Unqualified SEN TA

Veritas Education Recruitment Ltd; Bradford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education Recruitment Ltd in Bradford is seeking enthusiastic individuals to fill Special Needs Schools support and Teaching Assistant roles. You will support pupils with autism, Down syndrome, Aspergers, and SEMH needs, with day-to-day and part-time opportunities.

The roles run 8:30am - 3:30pm across various schools. Applicants with previous childcare, care, or coaching backgrounds will find transferable skills valuable.

Qualifications

• All applicants may have previous childcare, care, support worker or sports coaching backgrounds, which are transferable to schools.

Responsibilities

• Using initiative for problem-solving throughout the day, including when a child is in crisis or needs classroom support.
• Be flexible and versatile to work with pupils with varying needs and in different settings.
• Create a positive, engaging, and safe learning environment for all pupils.
• Demonstrate passion for working with young people and providing a positive educational experience.
• Be empathetic and understanding towards pupils, staff and carers, and willing to learn new skills.

Skills

Childcare experience

Sports coaching background

Empathy

Job description

The Role:

• Special Needs Schools support and Teaching Assistant roles
• Supporting various additional needs such as Autism, Down Syndrome, Aspergers and SEMH/Behavioural needs
• Pay: £93.00 - £115.00 per day - depending on experience and qualifications
• Locations: Bradford
• Full and Part-time positions, Day to Day cover available as well
• 8:30am - 3:30pm

Veritas Education are always looking for support staff to help cover staffing needs and support the various schools we are in partnership with! We are always looking for enthusiastic and new staff looking to get into schools, having previous experience on paper isn't always needed as anyone with previous childcare, care, support worker or sports coaching backgrounds have great transferable skills for schools!

Requirements and Responsibilities:

• Using your initiative throughout the day for continuous problem-solving scenarios (Such as supporting a child in crisis or needing support in their lessons).
• Must be flexible and diverse within the role, due to working alongside a variety of different pupils and special educational needs that will all require differing support in school!
• Creating a positive, engaging, and safe working environment for all pupils.
• Have a passion for working with young people and providing them with the most positive educational experience possible.
• Some level of experience working with young people, this could be within your previous career, during your studies or within your personal life.
• Be empathetic and understanding towards pupils, staff members and parents/carers.
• Eager and willing to learn new skills and attend variety of courses within the role to further your knowledge and understanding.

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.'