Primary SEN TA

Veritas Education; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education are recruiting for a Primary SEN TA at a mainstream school in Harrogate to support learners in an in-house SEN provision for EY to Year 6. The role is 32.5 hours per week on a long-term contract, with daily pay of £93-£115.

You will work 1:1 with learners, follow care plans, de-escalate behaviours, and collaborate with teachers and support services to create an inclusive learning environment. An Enhanced DBS and legal right to work in the UK required.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting primary age children (EY–Y6) in schools or childcare.
• Experience supporting Autism, Asperger's, non-verbal and sensory needs.
• Ability to de-escalate and manage challenging behaviour.
• Ability to work 1:1 with learners following care plans.
• Collaborate with teachers, support staff and external services to support inclusive learning.

Job description

Role: Primary SEN TA

Salary: £93.00 - £115.00 per day

Hours: 32.5 per week

Type: Long Term Contract

The Job:

Veritas Education are working with a mainstream primary school in the Harrogate who are recruiting for their in-house SEN provision. The provision supports children from EY to year 6 age groups, with a range of learning, communication, sensory and SEMH/behavioural needs. The in-house provision is a fantastic setting with up-to-date facilities, with a positive, safe and inclusive ethos to help support each learner and their educational plans.

The ideal applicant:

• Previous experience supporting children of primary age groups, between early years and year 6 within a school, educational or other childcare setting.
• Experience supporting a range of needs, such as Autism, Asperger's, communication/non-verbal/pre-verbal requirements, and sensory needs.
• Confident in managing challenging or crisis behaviour, being able to implement de-escalation techniques and diversion tactics.
• Be comfortable working on a 1:1 basis with specific learners, following their care plans to help those learners access all aspects of their education.
• Work in unison with teachers, other support staff and external support services to provide a holistic and inclusive learning environment.
• Help support the school's ethos of promoting social, emotional and academic development of all it's students around school.

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.'