We are currently working alongside multiple SEN and SEMH settings in the Leeds area who are searching for an Intervention support assistant to start as soon as possible after the October 2024 half term.

As an Intervention support assistant, you should show a real passion for supporting learners and young adults with various SEN and Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH). You will be able to demonstrate a level of resilience in work, be able to think on your feet and act/respond quickly to challenging behaviour, but most importantly be able to build meaningful and nurturing relationships with the students.

You will be able to demonstrate and implement behaviour management techniques both inside the classroom and around the educational setting, to help promote learner growth and development throughout their school day within a safe and structure learning environment.

The school requires this role to take a therapeutic approach to supporting the learners and dealing with the potentially high risk and challenging behaviour, but also be confident in using physical intervention strategies appropriately and safely if required too.

As an Intervention support assistant, you are responsible to work alongside teachers, managers, and other classroom staff to support the learners and young adults in a constructive and controlled learning environment, both inside the classroom and around the setting.

The Role:

Creating a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment for the learners and young adults involved.
Resolving and managing challenging and high-risk behaviour
Working within a supportive staff grouping where everyone follows the same standards and ethos.
Managing behaviour across the classroom and maintaining a structure learning environmentRequirements:

A DBS on the update service (We can advise on this) (Essential)
Experience working with SEMH/SEN students with challenging behaviour.
Team Teach Certificate (Within the last 2 years) (Essential - We can provide the opportunity for this training).Ideal Candidate:

A varied knowledge of the national curriculum and basic classroom learning strategies.
The ability to apply sensible and suitable behaviour management strategies when dealing with challenging/high-risk behaviour.
The ability to build trust-worthy relationships, both with learners/young adults and staff within a team.If you have the experience and skills that are appropriate for the role of a behavioural/Inclusion assistant, then please apply with your full CV. If you require any further information or have any questions regarding potential roles, please contact:

George Walton at Veritas Education (Leeds) on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

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