SEN Teaching Assistant
County Durham (Newton Aycliffe, Bishop Auckland & Durham)
£95-£110 per day
Start: September (or sooner in some cases)
Short/Long term temporary appointments
Full-time & part-time opportunities availableDue to continued growth and expansion across the North-East, Veritas Education are actively recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to support a range of mainstream and specialist provisions across County Durham, including sites in Newton Aycliffe, Bishop Auckland and Durham.
You will be working in specialist settings supporting children and young people with a variety of additional needs, helping them to engage with education in a safe, structured and supportive environment.
The Role
Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with Special Educational Needs
Support students with a range of needs including Autism, SEMH and complex learning difficulties
Assist with behaviour management and emotional regulation
Work closely with teaching staff and other professionals to support pupil progress
Help create a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environmentWho We're Looking For
We are keen to hear from individuals who are:
Experienced working with children or young people with SEN (desirable)
Patient, resilient and able to build positive relationships
Calm and confident supporting pupils with additional needs
Passionate about making a difference in educationRelevant backgrounds include:
Teaching Assistants / SEN support staff
Youth workers or sports coaches
Care workers / support workers
Psychology graduates or aspiring teachersWhat We Offer
Competitive daily rates (£95-£110 per day)
Flexible opportunities - full-time and part-time roles available
Long-term positions with potential to become permanent
Ongoing support from a dedicated Veritas Education consultant
Access to training and CPD opportunitiesWhy Join Veritas Education?
With strong partnerships across specialist provisions in the North-East, we can offer:
Access to a wide range of SEN roles across multiple settings
Consistent, long-term work opportunities
If you're looking for a rewarding role supporting young people with additional needs and want to secure a position for September - we'd love to hear from you.Apply today or get in touch with Ed Hyland () at Veritas Education 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 interviewVeritas 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