SEN Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistants - Level 2 or Level 3

Full-time and part-time opportunities available

Are you a caring, patient and experienced Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs?

We are recruiting for two SEND Teaching Assistant positions within a welcoming primary school. These roles would suit nurturing and confident practitioners who can build trusting relationships with children while supporting their learning, emotional wellbeing and independence.

Role 1: Year 2 SEND Teaching Assistant

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:40am to 3:30pm

You will support a small group of Year 2 children with a range of physical, academic and emotional needs. The role will involve adapting learning activities, providing personal care when required and supporting a child with physical needs.

You will also be required to follow an agreed physiotherapy programme, administer prescribed medication in line with school procedures and work closely with teachers, support staff and other professionals. First Aid training is required, while epilepsy awareness would be beneficial, although training can be provided.

Role 2: SEND and Sensory Support Teaching Assistant

Hours: Flexible, with the option of approximately 9:30am to 2:45pm or a full school day

You will join a small, established team supporting children with a range of sensory, communication, emotional and learning needs. The children are currently working below National Curriculum levels and require an individualised, nurturing and supportive approach.

The role will include delivering appropriate learning activities, helping children regulate their emotions and supporting them during lunchtimes and playtimes. You must also be comfortable providing personal care, including toileting support, while maintaining each child's dignity and independence.

We Are Looking for Someone Who:

Holds a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Has experience supporting children with SEND and/or sensory needs

Is patient, nurturing, reliable and emotionally resilient

Can build positive and trusting relationships with children

Is comfortable providing personal care when required

Can remain calm and consistent when responding to individual needs

Understands the importance of promoting children's independence

Works well as part of a wider school team

Is committed to safeguarding and supporting every child to make progressExperience of working with children with SEND is essential for both positions.

Apply Today

If you are a caring Teaching Assistant who genuinely enjoys supporting children with additional needs, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your current CV, outlining your relevant SEND experience and preferred working hours.

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 interviewVeritas 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