Teaching Assistant

Empowering Learning is seeking dedicated Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistants for an SEN Provision in Burton on Trent. These roles are set to begin in September 2024.

Role Overview

We are looking for passionate SEN Teaching Assistants to work 1:1 with students with additional needs. This full-time position runs Monday to Friday, with hours from 8:15 am to 4:15 pm (Monday-Thursday) and 8:15 am to 3:00 pm (Friday). Initially, the role is temporary through Empowering Learning, transitioning to a permanent position after 12 weeks. The annual salary ranges from £20,624.76 to £21,506.16.

Your Responsibilities

• Provide personalised support to students, ensuring inclusive and effective teaching and learning.
• Collaborate with subject specialist teachers to deliver engaging learning support.
• Assist with specialist subject areas, complete reports, and provide feedback on student progress.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Experience working with children and young adults aged 5-19.
• Ability to manage and re-focus negative behaviors.
• Understanding of SEND, creating a calm and nurturing learning environment.
• Experience with various needs including ASD, Speech & Language Disorders, Prader-Willi Syndrome, MLD, SLD, communication needs, and therapeutic needs.

Application Process

If you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant seeking a new challenge, we want to hear from you. Apply via our website or contact Ben for more information at or .

Empowering Learning Ltd. is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful candidates will undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check and must provide two professional references from the past two years. An online application followed by a video or face-to-face interview is required.

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