📍 Morecambe
🕒 08:45am - 3:15pm, Monday to Friday
📅 Term Time Only
🚀 Start ASAP
Veritas Education is working closely with a welcoming primary school in Morecambe that is looking to appoint an experienced Teaching Assistant (TA2 minimum qualification required) to join their team as soon as possible.
This is a varied and rewarding role, splitting your time between providing 1:1 support for a Year 4 pupil with additional needs and offering general classroom support within Year 4. You will work closely alongside another experienced member of staff to ensure the pupil receives the support they need both academically and socially throughout the school day.
The successful candidate will have previous experience supporting pupils with SEN, particularly Autism, and will be confident implementing effective strategies to manage behaviour positively and help pupils engage successfully in learning.
The Role:
Provide 1:1 support for a Year 4 pupil with additional needs
Work as a general Teaching Assistant within the Year 4 classroom for part of the week
Support learning, engagement and participation across the curriculum
Implement strong behaviour management strategies and de-escalation techniques where required
Work collaboratively with teaching staff, SENCO and support colleagues
Undertake some lunchtime supervision duties
The Ideal Candidate:
Holds a minimum TA2 qualification
Has previous experience working within a primary school setting
Has experience supporting children with SEN and Autism
Demonstrates strong behaviour management skills
Is patient, nurturing and able to build positive relationships with pupils
Works effectively as part of a team whilst using their own initiativeThis is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive school environment and make a genuine difference to a child's educational journey.
For more information or to apply, please contact Sarah Maclachlan at Veritas Education today. Early applications are encouraged as the school is looking to appoint as soon as possible.
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
£14.64 - £14.64 per hour