SEN Teaching Assistant

Veritas Education; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education is recruiting for a SEN Teaching Assistant in Preston/Longridge. The role starts in September with hours 8:30am-3:30pm, Monday to Friday. You will provide one-to-one or small group support to SEN students and work to create a positive, inclusive classroom environment.

Ideally you have experience with SEN needs, knowledge of the National Curriculum, and strong behavior-management skills. DBS required, UK work eligibility essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with working with SEN students.
• Be confident with behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.
• Knowledge of the National Curriculum to support learning.
• Eligible to work in the UK and DBS disclosure required.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one or small group support to students with special educational needs.
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom atmosphere.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and external agencies to support holistic development of students.
• Monitor and track the progress of students, providing feedback to the teaching staff.
• Be confident with behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.
• Have good knowledge of the National Curriculum to support students with their learning.
• An optimistic outlook and determination to make a difference to children's education.

Job description

Job Reference LONSENTA_[contact details available in the full listing]

Location Preston, United Kingdom

Type Full-Time

Status Permanent

Contact Roscoe Price Moor

SEN Teaching Assistant

recruited via Veritas (London, UK)

Closing date September 27, 2026

About this job

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Preston/ Longridge

Start Date: September

Pay: £14.24 an Hour

Hours: 8:30am- 15:30pm

Are you looking for a new SEN Teaching Assistant role?

Veritas Education are recruiting for a SEN Teaching Assistant for an Outstanding SEN School. We are interested in hearing from candidates who have an interest or experience with working with SEN students.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one or small group support to students with special educational needs.
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom atmosphere.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and external agencies to support the holistic development of students.
• Monitor and track the progress of students, providing feedback to the teaching staff.
• Be confident with behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.
• Have good knowledge of the National Curriculum to support students with their learning.
• An optimistic outlook and determination to make a difference to children's education.

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 currently have roles in Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant * *Behaviour Management * *Alternative Provision * *SEBD * *Small Classes * *Long term-Perm.

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.'