SEND Teaching Assistant (Autism)

• Secondary
• Enfield
• Full-Time
• Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

Empowering Learning are currently recruiting SEND Teaching Assistants to work with pupils with Learning Difficulties in Enfield. They are seeking Teaching Assistant's with a background of supporting pupils/individuals with Complex Needs, Autism or Learning Difficulties. The successful candidate will be supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis. The ideal person will be able to demonstrate a caring and empathetic nature towards the pupils. The school would like a positive and versatile SEN Teaching Assistant, with a keen interest in supporting pupils of different learning levels.

Job Responsibilities

• Able to work with groups or 1:1 support within the classroom
• Supporting pupils with Complex Needs, Autism & Learning Difficulties
• Supervising pupils behaviour
• Encourage, engage and support pupils with their learning & development

Job Requirements

• Adaptable and willing to work with different age groups
• Willing to support children with learning difficulties and disabilities
• Valid DBS registered with the online update service or be prepared to apply for a new DBS
• Available 5 days a week

Benefits to you

• Competitive pay rates
• The opportunity for a permanent contract with the school
• Additional training opportunities via Empowering Learning

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.