Health and social care graduates - Teaching assistant role

Are you looking for an exciting challenge as a teaching assistant in a SEMH school? Do you want the opportunity to develop professionally in your career?

Empowering Learning Ltd are looking to appoint enthusiastic and dynamic Teaching assistants

to work in our fantastic SEMH Schools in South Barnet, and the surrounding boroughs.

Our SEMH Schools caters for students with SEMH, ASC, Anxiety, and social and emotional learning difficulties. We aim to create an atmosphere of mutual respect and resilience that supports our students to grow into purposeful young adults, so they are able to contribute to society in a positive way. These positions are both temporary and supply, as well as long-term positions, all for an immediate start.

We are looking for Teaching assistants who are excellent practitioners, who take on a creative and dynamic approach to learning and are willing to commit to on a long-term basis to the school settings. We are looking for individuals with a genuine passion and strong understanding of SEMH. Our schools are looking for individuals who have a fantastic work ethic, who can bring their dedication and specialist knowledge to help students learning and development, as well as strategic approaches to mental health issues.

Graduates with either a Math, English or Drama based degree are highly welcomed, as well as sports, phycology and sociology degrees as these transferable skillsets work well in SEND environments.

To be successful for this role, you must have:

• Enthusiasm, dedication, and motivation to work with SEND/SEMH
• A passion and desire to work with students with additional needs
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to new learning environments

Ability to work with Mental health issues where applicable

• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with staff and students
• A valid Child and adult workforce DBS registered with the online update service or be willing to apply for a new one

When working with Empowering Learning Ltd you will benefit from:

• Dedicated consultant with a wealth of experience committed to finding the right role and setting for you
• Competitive rates of pay, depending on experience
• A fast clearance process, most of which can be accessed online

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. Please note that successful applicants will be asked to apply for an enhanced DBS check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

If you are looking for a rewarding role in SEMH Teaching, Learning & Support, and want to make difference, we want to hear from you. Please submit your CV today! Or call Gail Carey on (phone number removed) / (phone number removed)