SEND Learning Support Assistant

Location: Harrow
Sector: Secondary - Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
Contract: Full-Time
Daily Rate: -109114

Empowering Learning Ltd is currently seeking passionate, dedicated and enthusiastic SEND Learning Support Assistants to join a well-regarded secondary school in Harrow, London.

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are committed to supporting young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping them reach their full potential both academically and personally.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience supporting students with Autism (ASC), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), and complex additional needs.

The successful candidates will work closely with teachers and other support staff to provide tailored classroom assistance, encourage independence and promote a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment.

If you are passionate about making a genuine difference in the lives of young people and want to develop your career within SEND education, we would love to hear from you!

• Have a genuine passion for supporting young people with SEND.

• Have knowledge or experience supporting students with autism, PMLD or other complex needs.

• Have previous experience working within an educational, healthcare or care setting, supporting children or adults.

• Be patient, compassionate, proactive and enthusiastic.

• Be confident supporting students with both their learning and personal care needs, where required.

• Demonstrate a positive attitude and a commitment to helping students achieve their individual goals.

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to students within the classroom.

• Support students with their academic, social, emotional and personal development.

• Assist students with additional needs, including autism, PMLD and complex learning difficulties.

• Support students with personal care needs where required.

• Supervise and support students both inside and outside the classroom.

• Encourage independence, confidence and positive behaviour.

• Work collaboratively with teachers and other support staff.

• Assist with lesson preparation, classroom activities and learning resources.

• Help create a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment.

• A dedicated and experienced consultant who will support you throughout your placement.

• Competitive daily rates of -109114, depending on experience.

• A straightforward and efficient registration and clearance process, with most stages completed online.

• Opportunities for long-term and potentially permanent employment within the school.

• Complimentary online training to support your professional development.

• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.

We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Empowering Learning Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people. All applicants must share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Complete the relevant Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.

• Provide two professional references covering at least the last two years.

• Complete our online application process.

• Attend a video or face-to-face interview.

We do not accept sponsorship

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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