The Role:
Special Needs Schools support and Teaching Assistant roles
Supporting various additional needs such as Autism, Down Syndrome, Aspergers, and behavioural needs.
Pay: £90 - £110 per day - depending on experience and qualifications.
Locations: Leeds and West Yorkshire.
Full and Part-time positions, Day to Day cover available as well.
Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm (Some SEN provisions do a half day on a Friday - till 12.30pm).
Temporary to permanent contracts.
Veritas Education is always looking for support staff to get into the schools we look after! We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team. Previous experience on paper isn't always needed, as anyone with childcare, care, support worker, or sports coaching backgrounds have great transferable skills for schools!
Responsibilities:
1. Supporting the class teacher throughout the lessons.
2. Creating a positive, engaging, and safe working environment for all pupils.
3. Supporting students within the classroom to ensure that the work is accessible for all.
4. Getting involved in various practical sessions, including sports, gym, life skills sessions, and cooking.
5. Leading small group activities (reading, numeracy, and sports sessions) as required.
6. Using your initiative throughout the day for continuous problem-solving scenarios, such as dealing with a child in crisis or needing support in their lessons.
7. Being flexible and diverse within the role, due to working alongside a variety of different pupils and special educational needs that will all require differing support in school.
Requirements:
1. A passion for working with young people and providing them with the most positive educational experience possible.
2. Some level of experience working with young people, whether in a previous career, during studies, or within personal life.
3. Empathy and understanding towards pupils, staff members, and parents/carers.
4. Eager and willing to learn new skills and attend various courses within the role to further knowledge and understanding.
If you've been in schools before and are looking to get back into education or have other personal or professional experience you think is relatable, please do get in touch!
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION:
1. 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.
2. Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible, and all employment breaks must be explained.
3. You must have the legal right to work in the UK.
4. You must be willing to attend a registration interview.
Veritas Education works with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary, and college levels, as well as support staff positions within these.
Disclaimer:
'Nothing within the above advert was 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 that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community. #J-18808-Ljbffr