Unqualified Special Needs Teaching Assistant

About the Role:

• Special Needs Schools support and Teaching Assistant roles
• Supporting various additional needs such as Autism, Down Syndrome, Aspergers and behavioural needs
• Pay: £85 - £110 per day - depending on experience and qualifications
• Locations: Leeds and West Yorkshire
• Full and Part-time positions
• Day to Day cover available as well
• 8:30am - 3:30pm (Some SEN provisions do a half day on a Friday - till 12.30pm)
• Temporary to permanent contracts

Veritas Education are always looking for new Teaching Assistants to get into the schools we look after! We are always looking for enthusiastic and new staff looking to get into schools, having previous experience on paper isn't always needed as anyone with previous childcare, care, support worker or coaching backgrounds have great transferable skills for schools!

Teaching Assistant/Special Needs Support/1:1 Support responsibilities will involve:

• Supporting the class teacher throughout the lessons.
• Creating a positive, engaging, and safe working environment for all pupils.
• Supporting students within the classroom, to ensure that the work is accessible for all.
• May be required to lead small group activities (reading, numeracy, and sports sessions)
• Using your initiative throughout the day for continuous problem-solving scenarios (Such as dealing with a child in crisis or needing support in their lessons).
• Must be flexible and diverse within the role, due to working alongside a variety of different pupils and special educational needs that will all require differing support in school!

Teaching Assistant/Special Needs Support/1:1 Support requirements:

• Have a passion for working with young people and providing them with the most positive educational experience possible.
• Some level of experience working with young people, this could be within your previous career, during your studies or within your personal life.
• Be empathetic and understanding towards pupils, staff members and parents/carers.
• Eager and willing to learn new skills and attend variety of courses within the role to further your knowledge and understanding.

If you're looking for a new challenge, a career change or seeking the opportunity to get your first foot on the ladder of a career within education, then do not hesitate to send your CV or contact George at Veritas Education Leeds

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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.'