SEND Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant - Bexley

Full time
Immediate Start or September 2025
Long term
BexleyI am currently recruiting SEND Teaching Assistants to support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. As a Specialist Teaching Assistant, you will support students either one-on-one or in a group setting throughout the school day.

Your role will involve supporting pupils in the classroom, participating in specialist mentoring sessions, and assisting during some break times. The classes are made up of 8 -10 children from the ages of 11-16 years, and the classes are built up based on the needs of the children rather than their age. As a key member of the child's support team, you will collaborate closely with the SENCO, senior management, and external professionals such as therapists, healthcare providers, and CAMHS.

Job Responsibilities

Comfortable supporting pupils with various Learning Difficulties and EAL
Ability to engage and support pupils
Assist with personal care if needed
Supervising pupils' behaviourBenefits to you

Free SEND workshop
Free Team Teach Training
Excellent rates of pay.
Valuable classroom experience.
Full-time
Opportunity of a permanent contract
Full registration is completed remotely online
School Hours 8.30am-4pm
Based in Bexley
Job Requirements

Experience in supporting children or young adults with SEND is desirable but is not essential.
Calm and empathetic
Proactive
Good behaviour management
Valid DBS registered with the online update service or be willing to apply for a new one
Available 5 days a week and able to commit to at least 2-6 monthsIf you would like more information or would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV today.

Empowering learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects 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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