SEN Teaching Assistant

Contract

job

recruited via Veritas (London, UK)

Job Reference AFSouth_1768733410

Closing date February 17, 2026

Location Southport, United Kingdom

Status

Contract

Contact Roscoe Price Moor

+64 273124286

rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

SEN Teaching Assistant (Full-Time) - Southport

Start Date: ASAP Hours: Full-time, 5 days per week Pay: £90-£100 per day

Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs? Do you want a full-time, stable role where you can truly make a difference?

Veritas Education are recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant / Unqualified SEN Teaching Assistant to work full-time (Monday to Friday) in an Outstanding SEN School in Southport. This role is ideal for someone with experience in SEN or a strong desire to build a career supporting children with additional needs.

The Role:

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with a range of special educational needs (including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and learning difficulties).
• Support students to access the National Curriculum in a way that meets their individual needs.
• Assist with behaviour management, using positive strategies and de-escalation techniques.
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.
• Work closely with class teachers, SENCOs, parents, and external professionals.
• Monitor pupil progress and contribute to feedback and support planning.
• Encourage independence, confidence, and emotional development.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Has experience working with children or young people with SEN (desirable but not essential).
• Is patient, resilient, and empathetic.
• Has a positive attitude and a genuine passion for supporting children's education.
• Is confident managing challenging behaviour or willing to learn.
• Can commit to a full-time, long-term role in Southport.

Application Requirements:

All applicants must:

• Hold (or be willing to apply for) an Enhanced DBS.
• Provide professional references and meet safeguarding requirements.
• Have the legal right to work in the UK.
• Have a CV covering the last 10 years of employment, with any gaps explained.
• Be willing to attend a registration interview with Veritas Education.

Why Veritas Education?

Veritas Education work with a wide range of schools and provisions, including:

• SEN Schools
• Alternative Provision
• SEMH & Behaviour Support
• Small Class Settings
• Long-term and Permanent Opportunities

If you're looking for a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant role in Southport, this is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience and make a real impact.

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.