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Graduate Teaching Assistant – Westminster
Primary & Secondary SEND Schools
Based in Westminster
Full-time or Part-Time
Special Educational Needs and DisabilitiesEmpowering Learning is recruiting Graduates to work as Learning Support Assistants in a SEND schools based in Westminster and surrounding Boroughs. If you are a graduate considering a future in education but don't have any classroom-based experience, then working as a Learning Support Assistant allows you to start your career in Education. Our SEND Schools supports pupils on a one to one basis within the classroom. The schools support such needs as Severe Learning Difficulties, Complex Needs, Autism and ADHD, experience of supporting pupils with SEND needs is desirable but is essential.
Job Responsibilities
Comfortable supporting pupils with various Learning Difficulties
Ability to engage and support pupils
Assist with personal care
Supervising children behaviourBenefits to you
Free SEND workshop
Free Team Teach Training
Valuable classroom-based experience
The option of working Full-Time or Part-Time
Based in WestminsterJob Requirements
Happy to support children or young adults with learning difficulties or disabilities
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 4-5 days a week and able to commit to at least 1-6 monthsIf you would like more information or would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV today or contact Christopher Smith on or via email