SEN Teaching Assistant Year 6 - Part-Time Afternoons

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (Year 6) - Part-Time (Afternoons)Location: Preston, LancashireContract Type: Part-Time, Term-Time Only (Afternoons)Salary: £XX.XX per hour (dependent on experience)

Job Description:

We are looking for a caring and committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join our Year 6 team at a primary school in Preston. This is a part-time role, working afternoons only, supporting students with special educational needs (SEN) to help them succeed in their learning and transition to secondary school.

• Provide targeted support to Year 6 students with SEN during afternoon lessons.
• Work 1:1 or in small groups with pupils who require additional assistance, adapting learning resources to meet individual needs.
• Assist the class teacher in creating an inclusive learning environment.
• Contribute to the implementation and monitoring of individual education plans (IEPs).
• Encourage positive behavior and engagement in learning.
• Support with emotional and social development, as well as academic progress.

• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, ideally with a focus on SEN.
• A relevant qualification in supporting teaching and learning (desirable but not essential).
• Experience working with students with SEN, including autism, ADHD, or speech and language difficulties.
• Patience, understanding, and a commitment to supporting students' development.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to apply for one).

• Flexible, part-time hours (afternoons only).
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Supportive school environment with a strong focus on inclusion.
• Chance to make a meaningful impact on children's learning and wellbeing.

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.'