Primary SEN Support Staff Role

Veritas Education Recruitment; North East; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education is seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant for a primary setting in the North Leeds area. The role involves 1:1 and small group support for learners with high level ASD, with a strong emphasis on behaviour management and social development.

The position is long-term with potential to become permanent, starting in September. Candidates should have SEN experience, Team Teach certification, and a nurturing, proactive approach to learning and behaviour management.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to learners in a primary setting.
• Support small groups of two to seven learners during lessons.
• Assist with social and behavioural development throughout the day.
• Contribute to a nurturing, caring environment and promote positive behaviour.

Skills

SEN experience

1:1 classroom support

Behaviour management

Tools

Team Teach Certification

Physical intervention techniques

Job description

Role: Primary SEN Support Staff

Area: Newcastle Upon Tyne and Surrounding areas

Full time/ Supply with potential long-term positions available

We are currently working with a specialist SEN school based in North Leeds who are looking to recruit an SEN Teaching Assistant with previous experience working with high level ASD. The role will be a long‑term contract starting in September, with the potential to lead to a permanent position at the school.

This role will require you to work on a 1:1 basis and within small group support in the classroom, supporting learners at a primary setting who have varied additional special needs.

This role has a real focus on behaviour support, alongside assisting with the complex needs demonstrated by the learners. The candidate needs to be confident when it comes to behaviour management, be able to de‑escalate situations but also promote a caring and nurturing side too.

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 at one time. 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.

Essential requirements:

• Previous SEN experiences (PMLD, Autism, AFS)
• SEN TA and classroom support experience
• Team Teach and physical intervention techniques (Certificate 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

Why Choose Veritas Education?

• Veritas Education are a well‑established education recruitment company, working across the Leeds, Yorkshire and Northeast regions, working with a large amount of different schools, settings and educational trusts.
• We offer a number of CPD courses and training to our staff members, where they can access over 80 different courses free of charge, to help develop your sector knowledge and skill set!
• A specialist consultant on hand to help support you through the registration process, bookings and your career steps!
• Veritas Education can provide Team Teach Training

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.'