Job Description

Learning Mentor - Summer Term 2026Are you passionate about supporting children and young people?Are you looking to either start your journey into education employment or looking to build on your current experience?Are you open to supporting children with additional needs such as Autism, Aspergers, ADHD or Behavioural Needs across various age groups?Have you just finished your university degree or college qualification based around education or childcare and want to get into your first full time role?Veritas Education are seeking confident individuals who have a passion for supporting children and young people within their educational settings. Veritas work alongside a variety of different schools in and around the Leeds/West Yorkshire area, who are in need of supportive, enthusiastic and reliable teaching assistants/support staff to help in their schools.Special Needs schools are a great way to start your journey into education and to build on your current school experience, as you develop new skills when it comes to supporting additional needs, behaviour and lesson content. Key skills required:Passion for wanting to support and help children/young peopleConfident supporting children in different classes and age groupsEnthusiastic, hard-working, energetic and reliableAble to build meaningful relationships with both learners and staffPro-Active: Willing to get involved in all aspects of the children's learning, from academic lessons, to like skills learning and practical sessions! If you have the experience and the skills appropriate for the role, or want to start your career into education-based roles, then please apply with your full CV. If you require any further information, or would like to apply direct, please contact George Walton at Veritas Education (Leeds) onOffice Number: (phone number removed)or email (url removed) 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.'