1:1 SEN Support

Veritas Education; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education in Leeds is seeking enthusiastic 1:1 SEN teaching assistants to support primary and secondary learners with a range of needs, including autism and SEMH. You will work closely with teachers to implement learning plans and manage behaviour in a nurturing environment.

Successful candidates will have experience supporting pupils 1:1, strong behaviour management, resilience, and the ability to build positive relationships with children, staff and families.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting 1:1 with primary and secondary pupils.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour effectively.
• Strong communication with staff and learners.

Responsibilities

• Work 1:1 with a child to create a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment.
• Support learning by following personalised plans in collaboration with teaching staff.
• Demonstrate effective behaviour management techniques to reduce incidents.
• Build positive relationships with learners, families, and school teams.

Skills

1:1 SEN support

Behaviour management

Resilience

Relationship building

Job description

Veritas Education work across the Leeds area supporting primary, secondary and SEN settings with Teaching Assistants and support staff. We are currently needing multiple staff who are comfortable working on a 1:1 basis with both primary and secondary aged learners with additional needs.

We have several full-time roles, from KS1/2 up to year 11, supporting children with various needs, such as Autism, ADHD, SEMH, complex requirements and communication needs.

• As a 1:1 SEN teaching assistant, you must show a talent for dealing with challenging behaviour, demonstrate a level of resilience whilst at work, be able to support the learning of the child and can build meaningful relationships with both young learners and staff.
• Throughout this role you will need to be able to demonstrate effective behaviour management techniques, build rapport and trust with young SEN learners to de‑escalate incidents and promote learner growth, and create a safe educational environment.
• These positions require you to be experienced in supporting pupils with various needs, depending on the role and your experiences, you could be working alongside learners who demonstrate high risk and challenging behaviour, or providing nurture‑based support for children with learning and complex needs.
• It will be the TA's responsibility to not only guide them through their learning but help manage and regulate their behaviour, whilst working alongside teaching staff, managers, and other support assistants in creating a holistic approach to providing the safest educational environment for the young learners to develop in.

The Role:

• Working 1:1 with a child to create a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment.
• Working within a supportive staff grouping where everyone follows the same standards and ethos.
• Gaining first‑hand experience within the SEN/SEMH sector.

Ideal Candidate:

• A varied knowledge of the national curriculum and basic classroom learning strategies.
• The ability to apply sensible and suitable behaviour management strategies when dealing with challenging/high-risk behaviour.
• Previous experience supporting 1:1 with children from EY to Secondary age groups.

If you require any further information or have any questions regarding potential roles, please contact George Walton at Veritas Education (Leeds) on 0113 403 2200 or email [e-mail]

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.'