SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)Location: WalthaContract Type: Full-time, Term-Time OnlyStart Date: January 2025Salary: £95-£105 per day

Are you a Psychology graduate or have experience working with children and young people?Do you have a passion for supporting young minds and promoting inclusive learning? If so, we want you to join Veritas Education as a Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA).

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting students with a range of additional learning needs within a mainstream secondary school setting. You will work alongside teachers to ensure that students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) have full access to the curriculum and the support they need to succeed.

You will be working with students who may have a variety of needs, including learning disabilities, autism spectrum conditions, speech and language difficulties, and emotional and behavioral challenges. You will provide both individual and small group support, helping students build confidence, develop their social and academic skills, and reach their full potential.

We are looking for a graduate with a background in Psychology, Special Educational Needs, or a related field, who has experience working with children or young people in a supportive capacity. If you have a passion for making a real difference in the lives of students with additional needs, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Key skills and experience include:

• A degree in Psychology or similar, or relevant experience working with children and young people.
• A passion for working with students with SEN, and an understanding of the challenges they face in a mainstream setting.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with students, teachers, and parents.
• Patience, empathy, and adaptability to tailor your support to individual needs.
• Experience working in an educational or social care environment is desirable, but not essential.

• Professional Development: We offer ongoing training and development opportunities, including courses on special educational needs, safeguarding, and child development.
• Supportive Environment: You will be part of a supportive team of staff, with regular supervision and opportunities to collaborate with experienced colleagues.
• Impactful Work: The opportunity to make a real difference in the educational journey and wellbeing of students with additional needs.
• Wellbeing Focus: We prioritise staff wellbeing with a range of initiatives to support a healthy work-life balance.

If you're ready to make a positive impact on the lives of young people with SEN, we'd love to hear from you.

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.'