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Posted 23 July, 2026

Special Needs Assistant

Veritas Education Recruitment Ltd
Harrogate, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Role: Special Needs Assistant

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Location: Harrogate/North Yorkshire

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Type: Full Time - Long Term Contract

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The Role:

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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.

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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.

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The ideal candidate for this role….

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  • Confident supporting a range of learning needs such as Autism, Asperger's, Down Syndrome and various communication needs (Non and Pre Verbal)
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  • Happy working on a 1:1 basis with children from 5- to 11-year-olds
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  • Experience in special needs curriculum, and support techniques like the use of Makaton and PECS is preferred.
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  • Confident in supporting a range of behaviour, including sensory needs, dietary needs and crisis moments.
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  • 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.
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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.

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