Special Needs Assistant

Veritas Education Recruitment Ltd; Bradford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education Recruitment Ltd is seeking multiple permanent Special Needs Assistants in the Bradford area to support a variety of learners with complex physical, learning, medical, sensory, communication and SEMH needs.

You will work with children across age groups, from early years to post 16, helping them thrive academically and socially within inclusive classroom environments, and alongside a team of staff to maintain a safe, supportive school community.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting diverse learning needs including autism, communication and sensory requirements.
• Ability to create an inclusive, positive learning environment across classroom and school settings.
• Experience working with children of various ages and abilities to support academic and social development.

Responsibilities

• Support children with a range of needs from early years to post-16 in various settings.
• Help with core subjects such as numeracy and literacy and enable sensory/interactive learning sessions.
• Manage challenging behaviour and apply de-escalation strategies to support students.
• Collaborate with teachers, SLT and external parties to ensure a safe, caring learning environment.

Skills

Autism support

Behaviour management

Inclusive learning

Team collaboration

Literacy support

Job description

Special Needs Assistant - Bradford

Veritas Education are working with a fantastic group of SEN settings within the Bradford area, who are looking to recruit multiple permanent SEN support staff members for positions they have available. The school has specialist facilities set up to meet the needs of all learners, from supporting complex physical, learning and medical needs, to sensory, communication and SEMH requirements.

The Role:

• You will be supporting a range of children of all age groups, from early years to post 16/young adults, across different needs and abilities.
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience in supporting multiple learning needs, such as Autism, Asperger's, Down Syndrome, communication needs and sensory requirements.
• Create an inclusive, effective and positive learning environment, within the classroom, around the school setting and within the wider community.
• Effectively manage challenging behaviour and implement therapeutic techniques and de-escalation strategies to help calm students down when going into crisis.
• Academic support is vital within this role. Schools look out for staff members who can help students thrive within their learning, from sensory and interactive play sessions to higher functioning learning of core subjects like numeracy and literacy.
• Be able to work as a team with other support staff, teachers, SLT and external parties in being able to create a safe, fun and caring environment within school that meets students' learning, social and academic needs.

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.'