1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

CPD online training

West Yorkshire placements

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Veritas Education is seeking dedicated 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with additional needs in primary, secondary and specialist SEN settings. These full-time roles involve structured learning support, nurture-based care and de‑escalation of challenging behaviours.

We welcome resilient, patient candidates with GCSE English and Maths (Level 2) and a willingness to work across year groups. Enhanced DBS is mandatory; contact Hannah Gartshore for details.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN, SEMH or additional needs.
• 1:1 support experience from early years to secondary.
• Confidence with behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.
• GCSE Level 2 English and Maths or functional equivalent.
• Resilience and ability to stay calm in challenging situations.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Eligible to work in the UK; Enhanced DBS clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to pupils with additional needs, helping them access learning and achieve individual goals.
• Create a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment tailored to the pupil's needs.
• Support emotional regulation and the de-escalation of challenging situations.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils to encourage engagement and independence.
• Collaborate with teachers and SEN staff to provide consistent, effective support.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual educational, social and emotional needs.

Skills

SEN experience

1:1 support

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Resilience

Education

GCSEs – English & Maths (Level 2)

Job description

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Veritas Education | Full-Time Opportunities

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs? Do you have experience managing challenging behaviour and helping pupils reach their full potential?

Veritas Education is working with a range of primary, secondary and specialist SEN settings, and we are looking for dedicated 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistants to join our team in multiple full-time positions.

These roles involve supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, complex needs and communication difficulties. Depending on your experience and the setting, you could be providing structured learning support, nurture-based care or support for pupils who present with challenging or high-risk behaviours.

If you are resilient, patient and committed to making a difference in the lives of young learners, we would love to hear from you!

The Role:

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to pupils with additional needs, helping them access learning and achieve their individual goals.

• Create a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment tailored to the pupil's needs.

• Support emotional regulation, positive behaviour and the de‑escalation of challenging situations.

• Build trusting relationships with pupils to encourage engagement, confidence and independence.

• Work collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff and other support assistants to provide consistent, effective support.

• Adapt learning activities and strategies to meet individual educational, social and emotional needs.

Requirements:

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN, SEMH or additional needs.

• Experience working on a 1:1 basis with pupils from early years through to secondary school age.

• Confidence using appropriate behaviour management and de‑escalation strategies.

• A good understanding of the National Curriculum and basic classroom learning strategies.

• Resilience, patience and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations.

• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.

• A genuine commitment to helping pupils develop academically, socially and emotionally.

• Level 2 English and maths (GCSE grade 4/C or Functional Skills).

• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is mandatory. (We can help advise on this)

• Why Choose Veritas Education:

• Market leading Education Recruitment company covering the West Yorkshire area.

• Over 80 different CPD online training courses available to all our supply, long term and permanent staff members.

• A range of different work avenues across SEN, Primary, Secondary and Early Years.

• An experienced consultant available at all times to help with any queries, questions or support in your next career steps!

  For further information, please contact

  Hannah Gartshore - [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.'