SEN Teaching Assistant

Permanent full-time job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)
Job Reference SENTAWORK_1736520998
Closing date February 10, 2025
Location Cambridge, United Kingdom
Type Full-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

SEN Teaching Assistant - Full Time (Worksop)

Veritas Education are seeking a dedicated and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant for a full-time role at a school in Worksop. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with both the teacher and pupils, providing tailored support to students with a range of Special Educational Needs (SEN) and challenging behaviour.

The Role:

  • Provide direct support to a small class of 6-10 pupils, assisting the teacher in delivering personalised lessons.
  • Collaborate with the class teacher to create and implement engaging, individualised learning activities.
  • Offer 1:1 and small group support, adjusting teaching methods to meet the unique needs of each student.
  • Support pupils in developing essential social, emotional, and communication skills to aid their personal development.
  • Track students' progress and report feedback to the teacher, contributing to effective planning and assessment.
  • Assist with managing classroom behaviour, ensuring a calm and safe learning environment for all students.

    • Ideal Candidate:

  • Experience working with children with SEN, preferably in an educational setting.
  • Strong understanding of SEN and a variety of techniques for managing behaviour and supporting diverse needs.
  • Patient, calm, and able to communicate effectively with both students and colleagues.
  • Skilled in managing challenging behaviour using proven strategies.
  • Able to recognise and respond sensitively to students' emotional and physical needs.
  • Must be able to commute to Worksop and work collaboratively with the school team.

    • Application Requirements:

  • Clear Enhanced DBS check.
  • Right to work in the UK.
  • Photo identification.
  • Two satisfactory references.
  • Police check (if applicable).
  • Experience working with children or adults with Special Educational Needs.

    • If you are an experienced, compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant with the skills to support students with SEN and challenging behaviour, please apply with your CV.

    For further information or if you have any questions about the role, please contact Scott at Veritas Education on 0113 403 2200 or email skelly@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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