Job Description

Sports Science Graduates - Learning Support Assistant

SEND School

Based in Barking

Full-timeEmpowering Learning is recruiting Sport Science Graduates to work full-time as Learning Support Assistants within SEND School based in Barking. You will be supporting pupils with different SEND needs, such as Severe Learning Difficulties, Complex Needs, SEMH, Autism and ADHD.

Your role as a Learning Support Assistant will be to support pupils on a 1:1 or group basis with their learning development and care needs while at school. Experience working with children with special educational needs is not essential, as training will be given.

Job Responsibilities

Comfortable supporting pupils with various Learning Difficulties

Ability to engage and support pupils

Assist with personal care

Physical Development and Support

Assist with moving and handling

Supervising pupils behaviourBenefits to you

Free SEND workshop

Free Team Teach Training

Excellent rates of pay

Valuable classroom-based experience

Term time only - Full-Time

Based in Barking

School Hours 8.30am-3.45pm

Full registration can be completed remotely onlineJob Requirements

Experience in supporting children or young adults with learning difficulties is desirable but 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 week and able to commit to at least 3-6 monthsIf you would like more information or would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV today.

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