SEN/ SEMH Teaching Assistant

Veritas Education | Huddersfield

Pay: £93.00-£115.00 per day, depending on experience and qualifications
Contract: Full-time, part-time and day-to-day supply opportunities available

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about supporting young people and looking for a rewarding career in education? Veritas Education is recruiting SEN/ SEMH Teaching Assistants to work across specialist schools in Huddersfield.

We work in partnership with schools supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, and we're looking for caring, motivated individuals who want to make a genuine difference.

Whether you have experience in childcare, care work, support work, sports coaching or another people-focused role, you may already have the transferable skills needed to succeed in a school environment. Previous experience working in a school is essential.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience, develop your skills and explore a career supporting children and young people with special educational needs.

What Will the Role Involve?

• Supporting pupils with a range of needs, including Autism, Down Syndrome, Asperger's and SEMH/behavioural needs.

• Assisting teachers with classroom activities and individual learning.

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support where required.

• Helping pupils regulate their emotions and encouraging positive behaviour.

• Supporting pupils who may experience difficulties with engagement, communication or social interaction.

• Responding to challenging situations with patience, understanding and initiative.

• Building positive relationships with pupils and staff.

• Ensuring pupils feel safe, supported and included throughout the school day.

Requirements

• Passionate about helping children and young people achieve their potential.

• Patient, compassionate and understanding of individual differences.

• Adaptable and comfortable working in different school environments.

• Previous experience working in a school is essential.

• Able to think on their feet and respond positively to unexpected situations.

• Confident communicating and working as part of a team.

• Keen to learn more about special educational needs and develop their professional skills.

• Basic Maths & English qualifications
• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is mandatory. (We can help advise on this)

Why Choose Veritas Education:

• Market leading Education Recruitment company covering the West Yorkshire area.
• Over 80 different CPD online training courses available to all our supply, long term and permanent staff members.
• A range of different work avenues across SEN, Primary, Secondary and Early Years.
• An experienced consultant available at all times to help with any queries, questions or support in your next career steps!

For further information, please contact

Hannah Gartshore -

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.'