SEMH Teaching Assistant

Role: 1:1 SEN TA

Type: Contract (Ongoing)

Pay: £90.00 - £120.00 per day

Start Date: ASAP

The Role:

Veritas Education are working with a number of specialist and mainstream SEN provisions looking to recruit specialist 1:1 support staff. In this role, you will work with a specific learner/group of learners, who require direct intervention and support from staff to help them within their education.

As a 1:1 Support staff member, you will support children across a range of subjects, activities and curriculum, helping the learner with their work, keeping them engaged and liaising with the class teacher on providing an inclusive environment for the students.

There will be a focus on supporting specific learning needs, such as Autism and ADHD, assisting with specific interventions set out for learners, and helping manage challenging and at-risk behaviour.

The Ideal Applicant:

• Committed, punctual and passionate about proving the best care and education for all learners.
• Experienced in supporting children with varying learning, complex, social and behavioural needs (Previous experience doesn't have to be from education, it can be from other sectors).
• Comfortable supporting on a 1:1 basis with one individual learner or with small groups.
• Able to assist with intervention sessions and specific plans set in place according to a learners EHCP's.
• Confident in dealing with challenging and at-risk behaviour, being able to implement behaviour management strategies and de-escalation techniques in a calm and professional manor.

Please apply to the role direct, or contact Ryan at Veritas 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.'