Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Contract job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)
Job Reference SN TA_1767103205
Closing date January 30, 2026
Location Leeds, United Kingdom
Status Contract
Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

Veritas Education are looking for day to day, short term, and long-term Special Needs Teaching Assistants to join their every growing team of passionate, caring and committed teaching assistants to help support across a variety of roles and schools.

We work alongside Special Needs schools supporting children with a range of different additional needs, from Autism and Asperger's to more emotional, behavioural, and mental health needs.

The schools we work alongside have classes varying in ability and age, ranging from reception (5) up to 19 years old, and are always keen to meet with new Psychology, Counselling and Family Support based graduates coming out of university and ready to look at transferring their degree skills into the education sector!

The Role:

  • It could be working 1:1, in small groups or across the whole class to create a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment.
  • Supporting Special Needs interventions to help run a structured and specialised timetable for individual children require that extra bit of help!
  • Working within a supportive staff grouping where everyone follows the same standards and ethos.
  • Gaining first-hand experience within the SEN/SEMH sector.

    • Ideal Candidate:

  • A motivated, caring, and patient person willing to get stuck into classroom activities and keen on supporting different children throughout the role.
  • The ability to apply sensible and suitable behaviour management strategies when dealing with challenging/high-risk behaviour in a calm and resilient approach.
  • Open to working in different schools and working alongside various classes and children.

    • If you have the experience and skills that are appropriate for the role of a Special Needs Teaching Assistant, or are looking to get into a similar based role coming out of university, then please apply with your full CV.

    If you require any further information or have any questions regarding potential roles, please contact George Walton at Veritas Education (Leeds) on 0113 403 2200 or

    email gwalton@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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