SEN Teaching Assistant
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| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | Lancaster, Lancashire |
| Area | Lancaster, United Kingdom |
| Sector | Special Education - SEN Support Staff |
| Salary | £14.24 - £14.60 per hour |
| Start Date | September |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | MORESENTA_1784902525 |
| Job Views | 90 |
- Description
SEN Teaching Assistant - SEN School (Morecambe/ Lancaster)
Full-Time | Monday-Friday | 08:45-15:30 - Start Date: September
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with Special Educational Needs? Veritas Education are working closely with a specialist SEN school who are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support a secondary‑aged class with a range of additional needs.
About the Role
You will be supporting students aged 11-16 with needs such as Autism (ASC), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Speech & Language needs, and Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) challenges. Your role will include:
- Providing 1:1 and small‑group support
- Assisting the class teacher with planning and delivering engaging, differentiated activities
- Helping pupils regulate emotions and develop positive social skills
- Using de‑escalation strategies and behaviour support techniques
- Supporting personal care where required
- Creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment for all learners
What We're Looking For
- A minimum of a Level 2 TA qualification (or above) is desired but not essential
- Experience working with SEN pupils (school, care or youth work backgrounds welcome)
- A calm, patient and empathetic approach
- Strong behaviour management or a willingness to learn
- A genuine commitment to helping young people thrive
- The ability to build trusting, supportive relationships with students
Hours & Contract
- 08:45-15:30, Monday to Friday
- Term‑time only
- Long‑term and immediate start available (depending on the school's needs)
If you are interested, or know anyone who is , please email your CV to jstephenson@veritas-education.com or call the office on 01772846610 and ask for Jacob Stephenson.
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.'
