Teaching Assistant

Veritas Education Recruitment; Twickenham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support students with special educational needs. This role involves working closely with students aged 11-16, providing tailored assistance to help them thrive in a mainstream secondary school environment. Ideal candidates will have a background in care or support work and be trained in personal care and wheelchair handling. Join a passionate team committed to fostering an inclusive learning atmosphere where every student can succeed. If you have strong behaviour management skills and a friendly approach, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEN students aged 11-16.
• Background in support work or care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support SEN students in targeting their specific needs.
• Assist in personal care and wheelchair handling.

Skills

SEN experience

Strong behaviour management skills

Training in personal care

Wheelchair handling

University degree or A Level qualification

Previous support work

Professional manner

Enthusiasm and friendly approach

Knowledge of special educational needs

Education

University degree

A Level qualification

Job description

Teaching assistant - Twickenham

Start Sept 25' - Mainstream secondary school

We are currently working with a mainstream secondary school in Twickenham. They are looking for an SEN teaching assistant to work with SEN students aged 11-16. The role may involve occasional personal care. The ideal candidate will have a support worker/care background and be trained in using hoists and wheelchair handling, as the role involves moving students from wheelchair to chair. Good behaviour management skills and experience working with SEN pupils in a school setting are desirable. The Teaching Assistant will support students in targeting their specific needs.

The school is located near a mainline train station with various local bus routes. Parking is available on site.

Key skills and experience needed:

• SEN experience
• Strong behaviour management skills
• Training or willingness to undertake training in personal care and wheelchair handling
• University degree or A Level qualification
• Previous support work within a school or other child-related experience
• Professional manner
• Enthusiasm and friendly approach
• Knowledge or experience within special educational needs

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to Gemma Yip at Veritas Education.

Application requirements for Veritas Education:

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, and Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable), in line with our safeguarding policy.
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible, and all employment gaps must be explained.
• You must have the legal right to work in the UK.
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview.

Veritas Education works with a variety of schools across a wide geographical area. We offer teaching placements at Primary, Secondary, and college levels, as well as support staff positions within these sectors.

Disclaimer:

'Nothing in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal Opportunities employer, and all placements are made based on merit and suitability. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.'