SEND Learning Support Assistant

A supportive and welcoming Primary school located in the heart of Islington between Old Street and Angel, are seeking an enthusiastic, flexible and dedicated candidate to provide high quality support to students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups. The suitable candidate does not require experience working in a school but does require SEND experience.

Working days: Monday to Friday

Working hours: 8:30am until 4pm

What the role will involve:

• Supporting students with needs such as Autism, SEMH, ADHD, Down's Syndrome and MLD
• Working closely with the class teacher and schools SENDco to ensure the best support is provided
• Completing observations and documenting them
• Liaising with external agencies such as occupational therapists

What you need to apply for the SEND Support position:

• Experience working with Special Educational Needs
• An up-to-date DBS, ideally registered with the update service or happy to apply for a DBS

What we can offer you as a candidate through TimePlan Education:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Pre-booked work
• PAYE or Umbrella options for pay (your choice)
• Repeat bookings and consistent schools
• Local work
• A friendly and helpful TimePlan Education team

1. 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.