Educational Support Assistant

Educational Support Assistant
Pay: £90-£110 per day
Full-time/ Term Time only
Barking and Dagenham, North London

As an Educational Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting students with a range of learning needs, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). You will work closely with teaching staff to help deliver tailored support, promote independence, and ensure that every learner is able to access the curriculum effectively.
Educational Support Assistant Role:
* Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with additional learning needs.
* Assist teachers in the delivery of differentiated lessons.
* Help create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
* Monitor and record pupil progress, feeding back to teaching and SEN staff.
* Support the emotional, social, and behavioural development of students.
* Work collaboratively with teaching staff, the SENCO, and external agencies where required.

Educational Support Assistant Requirements:
* Previous experience working with children or young people (ideally in an educational or support role).
* A patient, empathetic, and flexible approach.
* Strong communication and teamwork skills.
* A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.
* Relevant qualifications (e.g. Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant, or equivalent) are desirable but not essential
* A valid enhanced DBS check or willingness to obtain one

If you're interested in this Educational Support Assistant, please contact Alexandra Mayhew-Lewis at Veritas Education

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.'