Sensory and Interaction Support Assistant

Permanent part-time job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)
Job Reference EH-SEN-2204_1776927602
Closing date May 23, 2026
Location Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
Type Part-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

Sensory & Interaction Support Assistant

All‑Through SEN Provision

Start Date: ASAP | Full‑Time | Long‑Term Temporary

Pay: £95-£110 p/day

Veritas Education is working in partnership with an all‑through autism specialist school in Middlesbrough, to recruit a Sensory & Interaction Support Assistant for a full‑time, long‑term temporary role starting ASAP.

This role supports pupils from Early Years through to Secondary and Post‑16, working with children and young people who are at the earliest stages of communication development.

The Role

  • Supporting pupils who are pre‑verbal or early communicators
  • Delivering sensory‑led learning, intensive interaction and total communication approaches
  • Supporting emotional regulation and engagement across the school day
  • Working within small classes with high staff‑to‑pupil ratios
  • Supporting learning, care routines and transitions where required

    • Ideal Candidate

  • Experience supporting pupils with Autism and complex communication needs
  • Confident using sensory integration and interaction‑based approaches
  • Calm, empathetic and patient, with a nurturing mindset
  • Background in SEND schools, care, EYFS or therapeutic settings beneficial
  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply)

    • Please apply today or make contact with Ed Hyland at ehyland@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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