Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant in Cottingham

Overview

Veritas Education is seeking dedicated and compassionate Secondary SEN Teaching Assistants to support students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across secondary schools in Kirklees.

The Role

• Provide tailored support to students with SEND, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and learning difficulties.
• Work closely with teaching staff to deliver personalised learning strategies and interventions.
• Support students both within the classroom and through targeted one-to-one or small-group sessions.
• Promote positive behaviour, engagement, and emotional wellbeing.
• Assist in the implementation of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

Ideal Candidate

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND (school-based experience desirable but not essential).
• Patient, resilient, and passionate about supporting young people.
• Strong communication and relationship building skills.
• Effectively support students with varying academic and emotional needs.
• Hold a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or have transferable experience from education, care, youth work, or support work settings.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

What Veritas Education Offers

• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• Flexible work opportunities to suit your availability.
• Access to a wide range of secondary schools across Kirklees.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• A dedicated consultant offering personalised support throughout your placement.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.

Safeguarding

Veritas Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, reference checks, and relevant safeguarding procedures in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidelines.

Application Requirements

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, and Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy.
• Your CV must cover the last ten 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 works with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area, dealing with teaching placements at primary, secondary and college level as well as support staff positions.

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.’

Equal Opportunities

Veritas Education is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Apply Today

If you are passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and are looking for your next opportunity within a welcoming secondary school in Kirklees, we would love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV or contact Veritas Education for further information about this Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant role.

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