SEN Teaching assistant - TwickenhamImmediate start - Mainstream secondary schoolWe are currently working with a mainstream secondary school in Twickenham. They are currently looking for an SEN teaching assistant to work with SEN students age 11-16. The role may involve occasional personal care, the ideal candidate will be trained in wheelchair handling as the role involves moving the student from wheelchair to chair. Good behaviour management & experience of working with SEN pupils in a school setting is desirable. The Teaching assistant will be providing support to target their specific needs.The successful candidate will start a weeks trial asap and will need a DBS on the update service/ be open to applying for one.The school is located close to a mainline train station and various local bus routesKey skills and experience needed:SEN ExperienceStrong behaviour management skillsTrained/ open to personal care and wheelchair handlingUniversity degree or A Level qualificationPrevious support work within a school or other child related experienceProfessional manorEnthusiasm and friendly approachExperience or knowledge within special educational needsIf you are interested in this position, please send your CV to Gemma Yip at Veritas Education.APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATIONAll applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policyYour CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explainedYou must have legal right to work in the UKYou 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.'