Primary SEN TA

Salary: £26,000 per year

Primary SILC Teaching Assistant- Leeds

We are currently working with a school based in North Leeds who are looking to recruit a SEN Teaching Assistant with previous experience working with high level ASD in a primary based setting. This role will require you to work on a 1:1 basis and for small group support within the classroom.

Throughout this role as a SEN TA, you will be required to support learners on a one to one basis in class, and to help within small groups of two to seven learners as well. The day to day support isn’t just focused on supporting learners academically, throughout the day there will be focus on assisting them with both their social and behavioural needs too.

The aim of this role is to help ensure that both the social and learning aspect of education is made accessible for all learners no matter what needs or challenges they may face.

Throughout this role you will be able to demonstrate sensible, fair and appropriate behaviour/classroom management strategies, and be trained and able to use Team Teach safely and confidently.

Essential requirements:

• Previous Primary SEN experiences (PMLD, ASD, AFS)
• SEN TA and classroom support experience
• Team Teach and physical intervention techniques (Certificate or Refresher within the last 2 years)
• Effective behaviour management strategies
• Worked with verbal and non-verbal ASD learners

Key Skills:

• Enthusiastic, hard-working, energetic
• Able to build meaningful relationships with both learners and staff
• Effective communication skills within classroom support

SEN Teaching Assistants need to have effective behaviour management skills and Team Teach is essential.

If you have the experience and the skills appropriate for the role then please apply with your full CV. If you require any further information, please contact George Walton at Veritas Education (Leeds) on

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.’