Job Description

Complex Needs Support Assistant.

Have you even thought about supporting pupils with Complex Needs?

Veritas Education are currently working with a variety of different Special Schools in Sheffield and the surrounding area, and we are looking for a passionate support assistant to help their students with complex needs.

The role:

You will be supporting pupils mainly on a 1:1 basis that have complex needs.

You will be helping support the pupil and the teacher with all general day to day activities to ensure the pupil is learning to their full ability.

You will provide practical and personal hygiene care support for the pupil.

You will be helping the teacher identify and additional needs that the pupil may have and help adapt their daily care and plans to suit their needs.

Support the teacher in preparing learning material and help create an exciting and educational learning environment.Ideal Candidate

Previous experience working with children or your adults with Complex Needs.

Great communication skills.

Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

Ability to understand and react to people's reactions and physical emotions.

Experience in the care sector or similar is an advantage.Application Requirements

Clear Enhanced DBS

Right to work in the UK.

Photo identification

2 Satisfactory references.

Overseas Police check (if applicable)

Experience working with children with complex needs.If you have the experience and skills that are appropriate for the role of a Complex Needs Assistant, then please apply with your CV.

If you require any further information or have any questions regarding potential roles, please contact Scott Kelly at Veritas Education on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy

Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained

You must have legal right to work in the UK

You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community