1:1 Support Assistant

Veritas Education Recruitment; Batley; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Dedicated education consultant

Professional development and training

Long-term and permanent opportunities

Make a difference in a student’s life

Job summary

Veritas Education is seeking a dedicated and compassionate 1:1 Support Assistant to work within a welcoming secondary school in Batley. This rewarding role involves providing tailored support to an individual student, helping them access their education, build confidence, and achieve their full potential both academically and socially.

You will collaborate with teaching staff, SENCOs and external professionals to adapt learning activities, monitor progress, and promote positive behaviour in an

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally in an educational setting.
• Experience supporting students with SEN (e.g., Autism, ADHD, SEMH, or learning difficulties).
• Demonstrates patience, resilience and a nurturing approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated support to a student throughout the school day.
• Adapt learning activities to meet the student’s individual needs.
• Support the student’s emotional, social, and academic development.
• Work closely with teaching staff, SENCOs, and external professionals.
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement within lessons.
• Help create a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Relationship-building

Safeguarding

Education

Education/Childcare qualification

Job description

Veritas Education is seeking a dedicated and compassionate 1:1 Support Assistant to work within a welcoming secondary school in Batley. This rewarding role involves providing tailored support to an individual student, helping them to access their education, build confidence, and achieve their full potential both academically and socially.

The Role

• Provide dedicated support to a student throughout the school day.
• Adapt learning activities to meet the student's individual needs.
• Support the student's emotional, social, and academic development.
• Work closely with teaching staff, SENCOs, and external professionals.
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement within lessons.
• Help create a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has experience working with children or young people, ideally within an educational setting.
• Has experience supporting students with SEN, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, or learning difficulties.
• Demonstrates patience, resilience, and a nurturing approach.
• Has excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Holds a relevant qualification in Education, Childcare, Health & Social Care, or a related field (desirable but not essential).

What Veritas Education Offers

• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.
• Access to professional development and training opportunities.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.
• A chance to make a genuine difference in a young person's educational journey.

Safeguarding

Veritas Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory referencing in line with safer recruitment practices.

Application Requirements

• 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.

Equal Opportunities

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.