SEN Teaching Assistant - SEND School - North London - Immediate Start

Empowering Learning are currently seeing experienced and compassionate candidates who have previous experience in supporting children, adults and or the elderly. You will be working with children and young adults with complex and severe learning difficulties in a SEND School in Islington, North London. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the class teacher in delivering a high-quality education and care for students with PMLD and other additional needs.

• North London
• Full Time - Monday to Friday
• 8:30am to 3:45PM
• Immediate Start
• SEND School

Role Requirements:

• Must be able to commit to a full time role working 5 days per week, 8:30am to 3:PM
• Experience working with children, adults and or the elderly with additional needs
• Experience working with students with severe and complex needs.
• Knowledge of the National Curriculum and the ability to support learning across different subjects and age groups.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team
• A positive and caring attitude towards students, with a desire to help them succeed
• Experience with behaviour management techniques and strategies
• The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with the class teacher to create and deliver personalised learning plans for each student, based on their individual needs and abilities.
• Support students with all aspects of daily living, including feeding, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Create a positive and safe learning environment that promotes student well-being and engagement.
• Develop and implement strategies for managing challenging behavior, working closely with the class teacher and external professionals as needed.
• Provide assistance and support for students with physical disabilities, including moving and handling, and use of specialist equipment.
• Foster positive relationships with students, parents, and caregivers, maintaining regular communication and providing support and advice as needed.

For more information or to directly apply, please email your CV to

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.