SEND/SEMH Learning support Assistant

Are you looking for an exciting challenge as a SEND/SEMH LSA? Do you want the opportunity to develop professionally in your career?

Empowering Learning Ltd are looking to appoint enthusiastic and dynamic learning support assistants to work in our fantastic SEMH Schools in Barking, and the surrounding boroughs.

Our SEMH Schools caters for students with SEMH, ASC, ADHD, and additional 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 October 2022 start.

We are looking for LSA's 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 individual with a genuine passion and strong understanding of SEND, and more specifically SEMH learning environments. They 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 strategise approaches in de-escalating instances of Challenging Behaviour.

Graduates with either a Sports, Psychology, Criminology or Drama based degree are highly welcomed, as these transferable skillsets work well in SEMH 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 challenging behaviour where applicable

• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with staff and students
• A valid 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

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.