Job Description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Veritas are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to fill several roles that have become available in the Wakefield area. The ideal candidate will work closely with the Teacher and pupils in the school to help provide tailored support to students with a range of Special Educational Needs. These roles are available either part time or full time.

The role:

• You will be supporting a class of between 6 - 10 pupils, assisting the teacher supporting the pupils in the class.
• Assist the call teacher in planning and delivering personalised material and learning activities.
• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with a tailored approach.
• Support pupils in the class with any social, emotional and communicational skills.
• Help monitor students progress and feedback to the teacher.
• Help the class teacher manage any classroom behaviour to ensure it is a safe environment.

Ideal Candidate

• Experience working with Children with special educational needs (preferably in an Educational setting but not essential)
• Strong understanding of SEN and different techniques to manage the pupils needs.
• Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour using a range of behaviour management techniques.
• Ability to understand and react to pupils' reactions and physical emotions.

Application Requirements

• Clear Enhanced DBS
• Right to work in the UK.
• Photo identification.
• 2 Satisfactory references.
• Police check (if applicable)
• Experience working with children or adults with Special Educational Needs.

If you have the experience and skills that are appropriate for the role of an SEN Teaching Assistant, then please apply with your full CV.

If you require any further information or have any questions regarding potential roles, please contact Scott Kelly at Veritas Education (Leeds) 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 interview

Veritas 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.'