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Job Title: 1:1 Teaching Assistant - Non-Verbal Child (KS1)
Location: Blackburn
Hours: 8:45am - 3:30pm
Contract: Until July, with potential to continue in September
Grade: Level 2

We're currently looking for a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a non-verbal child in Key Stage 1 at a welcoming primary school in Blackburn. This is a full-time position running until July, with a strong chance of continuing in September.

This role is ideal for someone who has previous experience working with non-verbal children, and who is calm, patient, and confident in using alternative communication strategies to support learning and development.

What you'll be doing:

Providing 1:1 support to a non-verbal pupil within the classroom
Assisting with daily routines, learning activities, and emotional support
Using visual aids, gestures, or communication systems (e.g., PECS, Makaton) to aid communication
Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement the child's support plan
Helping to create a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment
Monitoring and recording the child's progress and behaviour

Safeguarding & Application Requirements:
All applicants are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, and Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) following our safeguarding policy.

Your CV should cover the last 10 years of employment, including explanations for any employment breaks. You must have the legal right to work in the UK and be willing to attend a registration interview.

About Us:
Veritas Education works with a variety of schools across a wide geographic area, providing teaching placements at the primary, secondary, and college levels, as well as support staff positions.

Apply today to join a committed team dedicated to making a difference in students' lives!

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