Teaching Assistant

About this job

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term (Until Christmas in the first instance) Start Date: Immediate Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Veritas Education is proud to be working in partnership with a well-regarded secondary school in the Bradford area to recruit a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity, initially running until the Christmas break, with the potential for extension.

Role Overview:

The successful candidate will support students with a range of special educational needs (SEN), both in the classroom and through targeted interventions. You will work closely with teaching staff and the SENCO to ensure that pupils receive the tailored support they need to thrive academically and socially.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to students with SEN
• Assist in the implementation of individual education plans (IEPs)
• Promote inclusion and encourage independence
• Support classroom activities and help manage behaviour positively
• Liaise with teachers, parents, and external agencies as required

Requirements:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN (in school or similar settings)
• A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for supporting young people
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)

Why Join Veritas Education?

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Access to professional development opportunities
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

If you are enthusiastic about making a difference and meet the criteria above, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV to Sam Waddington at Veritas Education or contact us directly for more information.

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.'