Learning Support Assistant

Permanent part-time job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)
Job Reference SEN TA_1736668804
Closing date February 11, 2025
Location Harrogate, United Kingdom
Type Part-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

Learning Support Teaching Assistant - Harrogate

We are currently looking to fill a position for a primary school based in the Harrogate area who are looking for an expereinced teaching assistant, to startJanuary 2025.

As an SEN TA, you should show a real passion for support learners and young adults with various Behavioural, Emotional and Social Disorders (BESD). You will be able to demonstrate a level of resilience in work, be able to think on your feet and act/respond quickly to challenging behaviour, but most importantly be able to build meaningful and nurturing relationships with the students.

You will be able to demonstrate and implement behaviour management techniques both inside the classroom and around the educational setting, to help promote learner growth and development throughout their school day within a safe and structure learning environment.

As a Learning Support Worker, you are responsible to work alongside teachers, managers and other classroom staff in order to support the learners and young adults in a constructive and controlled learning environment, both inside the classroom and around the setting.

The Role:

  • Working 1:1 with a young learner with SEMHD needs, supporting them throughout their school day, both inside the classroom and around the school setting.
  • Creating a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment for the learners and young adults involved.
  • Working within a supportive staff grouping where everyone follows the same standards and ethos.

    • Requirements:

  • A DBS on the update service (We can advise on this) (Essential)
  • Experience working with BESD/SEN students with challenging behaviour.
  • Team Teach Certificate (we can also provide this during our next trainig course).

    • Ideal Candidate:

  • A varied knowledge of the national curriculum and basic classroom learning strategies.
  • The ability to apply sensible and suitable behaviour management strategies when dealing with challenging/high-risk behaviour.
  • The ability to build trust-worthy relationships, both with learners/young adults and staff within a team

    • If you have the experience and skills that are appropriate for the role of a behavioural support worker then please apply with your full CV. If you require any further information or have any questions regarding potential roles, please contact Molly Perry at Veritas Education (Leeds) on 0113 403 2200 or email mperry@veritas-education.com

    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.'

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