SEND Teaching Assistant - Bermondsey, Southwark
We are looking to appoint outstanding SEND Teaching Assistants in Bermondsey, Southwark with experience supporting SEND students or adults. We are looking for enthusiastic and passionate individuals who are hands on and can support students with SEND, particularly autism. The most important quality the school is looking for someone who is strong in the academic area and will be able to promote an inclusive learning environment. So, if you would like the opportunity to make a difference to others and develop a career in working with children with then this is a great opportunity to do so.
As an SEND LSA/Teaching Assistant , you will be expected to do the following:
Support pupils with ADHD, Autism and Complex Needs
Provide Personal Care and assist with Moving & Handling when necessary
Ensuring school rules are adhered to
Working with primary & secondary students with mixed abilities including SEND
Offering support and empathy to children requiring assistance
Reporting health and safety issues on-site to the maintenance team to resolve
Communicating effectively with teachers/children about any concerns or issues
Risk assessing the environment and responding accordingly
Observing behaviour, intervening, and addressing when necessary, reporting any safeguarding issues through the correct channels
This is an opportunity to join a stable school and develop the progress of pupils. You will be a part of a friendly, and inclusive school with high expectations for every student. The school works in close partnership with parents, carers and families to do the best for their children and community.
SEND LSA - Job Responsibilities
Make sure that the pupils you support can engage in learning and stay on task during the lesson or activity
Support the social and emotional development of pupils, reporting any issues when required
Ensuring the child is supervised on a constant basis during school hours
Help the child to learn and engage during teaching periods
What is in it for you as a SEND Teaching assistant
£95.16 daily pay rate
Rewarding role
The chance to work within a dynamic and forward-thinking school
September start
Potential to go perm
Free Exploring SEND Workshop
Free Team Teach Training
SEND Teaching Assistant Job Requirements
Legal right to work in the UK
Subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, or overseas Police clearances (if applicable)
Education or care experience
WE DO NOT ACCEPT SPONSORSHIP
Empowering Learning Ltd. are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview. Empowering Learning Ltd is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.
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