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SEN Teaching Assistant
Veritas Education is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to fill several roles that have become available in the Pontefract area and the surrounding region. The ideal candidate will work closely with the teacher and pupils to provide tailored support to students with a range of Special Educational Needs and complex needs. These roles are available on both a part-time and full-time basis.
The Role
- Supporting a class of between 6 to 10 pupils, assisting the teacher with supporting the students in the class.
- Assisting the class teacher in planning and delivering personalised material and learning activities.
- Providing 1:1 and small group support to students with a tailored approach.
- Supporting pupils with social, emotional, and communication skills.
- Monitoring student progress and providing feedback to the teacher.
- Helping the class teacher manage classroom behaviour to ensure a safe and supportive learning environment.
Ideal Candidate
- Experience working with children with special educational needs (preferably in an educational setting but not essential).
- A strong understanding of SEN and techniques to manage a variety of students' needs.
- Patience, resilience, 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 respond to students' physical and emotional needs.
Application Requirements
- Enhanced DBS clearance
- 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 appropriate for the role of an SEN Teaching Assistant, please apply with your full CV.
For any further information or questions regarding potential roles, please contact Scott at Veritas Education on or email
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.'
