Special Needs Assistant
| Job Type | Contract (Long Term) |
| Location | Harrogate, North Yorkshire |
| Area | Harrogate, United Kingdom |
| Sector | Special Education - SEN Support Staff |
| Salary | £95.00 - £115.00 per day |
| Start Date | ASAP/September 2026 |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | SNA 26_1782554406 |
| Job Views | 12 |
- Description
Role: Special Needs Assistant
Location: Harrogate/North Yorkshire
Type: Full Time - Long Term Contract
The Role:
Veritas Education are working with a cluster of special needs schools in the Harrogate/North Yorkshire area, looking to recruit multiple Special Needs Support Assistants.
The school is a learner centred, nurturing and caring provision, designed to help support a range of primary aged students with varying learning, communication and SEMH needs.
The ideal candidate for this role….
- Confident supporting a range of learning needs such as Autism, Asperger's, Down Syndrome and various communication needs (Non and Pre Verbal)
- Happy working on a 1:1 basis with children from 5- to 11-year-olds
- Experience in special needs curriculum, and support techniques like the use of Makaton and PECS is preferred.
- Confident in supporting a range of behaviour, including sensory needs, dietary needs and crisis moments.
- Comfortable working alongside a range of other support staff, teachers and external healthcare assistants to provide a safe, caring and nurturing learning environment for all children.
If this is the ideal role for you, please apply for the role direct, or send a copy of your CV to George Walton on the below details.
gwalton@veritas-education.com
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.'
