Teaching Assistant

Job type: Teaching Assistant

Location: Leatherhead

Are you happy in your current post?

Would you like to have more flexibility at work?

Would you like to reduce the time of your commute?

Empowering Learning are working with a highly successful school situated in the area of Leatherhead. The school are looking for an efficient, enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills to provide support for SEN pupils. Previous experience of working with teachers and supporting students is desirable although not essential. A high standard of literacy and numeracy is essential for this post, as is the enthusiasm to help raise the achievement of students.

What we need from you:

Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance

Work Monday - Friday 9:00 - 15:30 (Minimum)

Promote the welfare of children and to support the school in safeguarding children though following relevant policies and procedures

Be able to support students with following their behaviour plans and strategies

Be proactive in matters of Health and Safety

Communicate efficiently with the Senior Leadership Team and members of staff

Maintain detailed and accurate student records on a timely basis. Ability to use initiative and creativity to problem solveBenefits to you

Free SEND workshop

Free Team Teach Training

Excellent rates of pay

School based in Leatherhead

Valuable classroom experience

Opportunity of a permanent contractJob

Requirements

Experience in supporting children or young adults with SEND needs is desirable but is not essential

Able to stay calm and de-escalate challenging Behaviour

Valid DBS registered with the online update service or be willing to apply for a new one

Available 5 days a weekIf you feel this role is well suited to you, please submit your CV below and we will be in touch ASAP. Alternatively, please contact Luke on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

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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