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
Salary description
£80.00 - £120.00 per day