SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: LS9, Leeds
Full-Time Long-Term

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs?

We are an education recruitment agency looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to work within a busy inner-city primary school in the LS9 area of Leeds.

You will be supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them to access learning, develop their confidence and feel settled and supported throughout the school day.

The role will involve:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group SEN support
• Supporting pupils with additional learning, communication and emotional needs
• Helping children remain engaged and focused in the classroom
• Supporting positive behaviour and encouraging independence
• Working closely with the class teacher and wider SEN team
• Building positive and consistent relationships with pupils

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting children, ideally within a primary or SEN setting
• Is patient, resilient and confident when faced with challenging situations
• Has a calm and nurturing approach
• Can build strong relationships with children
• Is reliable and committed to a full-time, long-term position
• Is enthusiastic about making a genuine difference to children's education

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant looking to become part of a supportive school community and make a real impact on the pupils they work with.

Interested? Apply today and we will be in touch to discuss the role further.

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.'