Supply teaching assistants

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistants Location: Croydon and surrounding areas Salary: GBP80-GBP100 a day Full-time Contracts and Part-time Supply Work Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with Special Educational Needs? Do you have experience in education, care, support work, or youth work? If so, Empowering Learning is looking for dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to join our team in Croydon and surrounding areas. Job Description: As an SEN Teaching Assistant with Empowering Learning, you will have the opportunity to work in our SEN schools and provisions in Croydon and surrounding areas, supporting students with a range of needs, including challenging behaviour, Autism Spectrum Disorder ASD, PMLD, and physical disabilities. You will play a vital role in creating a positive and inclusive learning environment for these students, helping them reach their full potential. Key Responsibilities: - Provide one-on-one or small group support to students with SEN. - Assist with classroom activities, including lesson preparation and classroom management. - Support students with their personal and academic development. - Help manage challenging behaviour and create a safe and nurturing environment. - Collaborate with teachers and other professionals to meet the individual needs of students. Requirements: To become a SEN Teaching Assistant, you do not need formal qualifications, but experience working with children is preferred. This role is well-suited for: Graduates considering a career in teaching. Nursery staff or nannies seeking term-time employment. Sports coaches, play leaders, Sunday school teachers, or care workers and support workers with a passion for education. Child and Adult DBS check is mandatory. A genuine passion for working with students with SEN.Working Hours: Teaching Assistants are required for the full school day, typically from 8:30 am to 4 pm. Flexible Work Options: We offer both full-time Teaching Assistant contracts with immediate starts in local schools, as well as opportunities for flexible supply work. This flexibility is ideal for those who wish to work a few days or build experience across various year groups. We provide advance notice for supply work and can accommodate morning assignments to cover absences. Please note that Empowering Learning does not provide sponsorship for this position. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students with SEN and have the necessary qualifications and qualities, we encourage you to apply. To apply for this position, please submit your CV to (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