SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant - Leeds

Veritas Education Leeds are on the lookout for part-time and full-time Teaching Assistants for special educational needs schools in the Leeds and Wakefield area for Easter 2025 onwards!

The SEN based schools Veritas Education works with are learner-centred, inclusive, and education-driven settings with outstanding facilities, focused on creating the best learning environment possible for all learners and young people. The aim of the schools is to support all young children and learners through their education, no matter what additional educational needs they may face.

£90.00 - £115.00 Daily Rate
Full Time and Part Time roles
Day-to-day work options too!
Additional training such as safeguarding and Team Teach Level 2 available!

The Role will be as follows:

1. Working within small groups of learners in the classroom setting, supporting each child throughout the lesson.
2. Supporting each learner with their academic progress in each lesson, whether that is to re-engage them after coming off-task or sitting with them when solving a maths problem.
3. Contributing and supporting the class teacher in maintaining and controlling pupil behaviour throughout the lesson, if needed, enforcing the behavioural discipline system.
4. Communicate with Managers/Behaviour Manager regarding pupil behaviours throughout the day and contributing/supporting any serious incidents taking place.
5. Ensure all the groups work is finished, filled, and organised ready for the next lesson to help keep track of pupil progress and engagement levels.

Ideal Candidate:

1. Encouraging and Enthusiastic
2. Previous experience supporting ASD, Down Syndrome, and Non-Verbal learners
3. Able to implement behaviour management strategies and support students in crisis
4. Previous experience working with SEMH/SEN students and dealing with challenging behaviour/classroom support.

If you have the experience and skills that are appropriate for the role of a SEN or SEMH Teaching Assistant, then please apply with your full CV. If you require any further information or have any questions regarding potential roles, please contact George Walton at Veritas Education (Leeds).

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION:

1. All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy.
2. Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible, and all employment breaks must be explained.
3. You must have the legal right to work in the UK.
4. You must be willing to attend a registration interview.

Veritas Education works 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.