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SEN Teaching Assistant / Unqualified SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Southport, Merseyside Start Date: ASAP Pay: £90 - £100 per day
Are you passionate about supporting young people with special educational needs? Veritas Education is currently recruiting for an enthusiastic and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join an Outstanding SEN School in Southport. This role focuses on supporting students aged 16+ with a range of additional needs, helping them thrive in a supportive, inclusive learning environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide one-on-one or small group support to students aged 16+ with special educational needs, ensuring they are fully included in lessons and activities.
Assist with both academic and personal development, ensuring students are encouraged to reach their full potential.
Work alongside teachers, parents, and external agencies to support the holistic development of each student.
Monitor student progress, providing feedback to teachers and suggesting areas for further improvement.
Implement and support behaviour management strategies, using de-escalation techniques when necessary to create a calm and safe learning environment.
Use your knowledge of the curriculum to support students in achieving their educational goals, adapting tasks to their individual learning needs.
Maintain a positive, patient, and inclusive attitude towards students, making a real difference in their educational journey.
Ideal Candidate:
Experience working with young people, preferably with SEN students, or a keen interest in SEN education.
A patient and empathetic approach to supporting young people with additional needs.
A good understanding of behaviour management techniques and the ability to implement these strategies in a practical, supportive way.
Ability to work effectively within a team, collaborating with teachers, support staff, and families to ensure the best outcomes for students.
An optimistic outlook and a determination to help students overcome challenges and achieve success.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION:
All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, and Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy.
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history (where applicable), and any employment breaks should be explained.
You must have the legal right to work in the UK.
You must be willing to attend a registration interview.
Why Veritas Education?
At Veritas Education, we work with a wide range of schools across Southport and beyond, including those offering SEN provisions for students with various needs. We are committed to finding the right candidates who are passionate about supporting young people, especially those in SEN settings, in achieving their potential.
We currently have positions available in:
SEN Teaching Assistant
Behaviour Management
Alternative Provision
SEBD (Social, Emotional, and Behavioural Difficulties)
Small Class Sizes
Long-term & Permanent Roles
If you are ready to make a positive difference in the lives of students in Southport, we want to hear from you!
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
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.'