SEN Teaching Assistant Full Time

Thornton Heath, Surrey
Empowering Learning

Year 1 SEN Teaching assistant

Location: Thornton Heath, Croydon

Start date: ASAP

Salary: £350-£425 per week (Depending on experience)

Learning Support Assistant Specification

We are currently hiring a Learning Support Assistant who is looking to make a difference and has a genuine passion and desire to work with SEN children.

The role of a Learning Support Assistant is to support the main classroom teacher delivering their lesson plans. You will be working 1 to 1 in a Year 1 class with a child with ASD and ADHD. You will be supporting the child with their classwork, keeping them focused and maintaining a positive approach to learning and doing intervention sessions.

As a Learning Support Assistant prior experience is not required, however additional skills such as arts & crafts, sports, music and additional extra-curricular activities are greatly appreciated, as well as mentoring/coaching experience.

The primary school is based in Thornton Heath and is a diverse school with a welcoming, community spirit.

Empowering Learning are committed to supporting our candidates and will extend our support offering workshops and Team Teach training to the successful applicant.

Learning Support Assistant Summary

These are Learning Support Assistant roles open to graduates that are confident in their ability to help young students achieve their best. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience working in a school and a brilliant taste of what a future career in education could be like. It’s an exceptional opportunity for anyone thinking of teaching as a career. We are looking for someone that is avaliable to interview for Thursday to start ASAP.

Things that are required:

– Must have a Enhanced DBS, that is on the update service

– Able to start straight away

– Has the right to work in the UK

– Has experience working with children and is comfortable working with SEND children

– Has had experience working with SEND children

If you think this role is right for you please contact Millie Mace at Empowering Learning. Email your CV to