Job: Communication Support Type: Contract/Permanent Hours: Full Time (Term time only) Location: Leeds an West Yorkshire The Role: Veritas Education are working with a number of special educational needs schools in the Leeds and West Yorkshire area, looking specifically for Communication Support staff members. Veritas have a number of positions available, from working with Early Years and Primary age groups, to the post 16/young adult classes. The ideal candidate: Previous experience supporting child and young adults with communication needs and requirements. Previous experience and knowledge around different communication aids, such as PECS, Makaton, and British Sign Language. Comfortable supporting learners who have a range of communication needs, including learners who are non-verbal, to learners who are pre-verbal/in the process of developing their communication abilities. Confident in delivering appropriate support to a range of communication and learning needs. Able to support on a 1-2-1 basis with specific learners, delivering targeted intervention and activities focused on developing their communication skills.Please apply to the role direct, or email a copy of your CV to George Walton - 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