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Veritas Education is looking to appoint several Teaching Assistants with a background in additional needs such as ASD, ADHD, SEMH, Asperger's and Down Syndrome to work at numerous Alternative Provisions located in Leeds and surrounding areas. We are searching for people who are hard-working, passionate, and resilient to start this exciting new career and to help support children and young people in their educational journey. Individuals with little to no experience are encouraged to apply as additional training can be offered to support you.
Role
- Working closely with small groups of learners in a classroom setting, supporting them with their work and breaking down the barriers to learning.
- Working closely with the class teacher to maintain and control pupil behaviour throughout the lesson, if needed enforcing the behaviour policies of the school.
- Communicate with the SENCO/Behaviour managers regarding pupils' behaviour throughout the day and contributing to any serious incidents (Team Teach can be offered to support this)
- Ensuring students remain on task, work is completed and logging pupils progress and engagement.
Ideal candidate
- Experience working with children with additional needs is desirable but not a necessity
- At least 2 references from previous educational employment
- The ability to take initiative and adapt to different situations
- Great behaviour management skills
- Enthusiastic and encouraging in all aspects of a child's learning development
- Excellent communication skills
Requirements
- DBS check or willing to apply once registering with us
- Eligible to work in the UK
- Additional training is desirable but not essential
What we can offer you
- Excellent daily rates
- Weekly pay straight to your account
- The chance to enhance your skills through CPD training
- Supportive and approachable consultants on the other end of the phone
We would love to hear from you, so please get in touch with myself Molly Perry on (phone number removed) or alternatively, you can email me on (url removed) with an up-to-date CV.
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.'
