1-1 Support Assistant - Leeds

Justteachers Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd. is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Support Assistant for a special school in the Leeds area. This full-time role starts in September and focuses on providing individualized support to a pupil with SEND within a nurturing environment.

You will deliver tailored activities, manage behaviours, and work with the school team to promote pupil progress and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in education, childcare, youth work, or support work.
• Proven experience supporting children or young people with SEND, ideally in a special school or similar setting.
• Strong knowledge of behaviour management, de-escalation strategies, and emotional regulation approaches.
• Two professional references, ideally from education or school-based settings.

Responsibilities

• Supporting a pupil with SEND on a 1:1 basis, helping them engage positively in lessons and the wider school environment
• Assisting with the delivery of tailored learning activities and differentiated support
• Implementing behaviour management strategies, emotional regulation techniques, and individual support plans
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams to support pupil progress and wellbeing

Skills

SEND experience

1:1 support

Behaviour management

Emotional regulation

References available

Education

Education/Childcare/YW/Support qualification

Job description

About the role:

Justteachers is seeking a 1:1 Support Assistant to join a supportive and inclusive special school in the Leeds area on a long‑term basis.

This full‑time role is available to start September with shortlisting currently underway. The school is dedicated to providing a structured, nurturing, and inclusive environment where pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) can achieve both academically and personally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting a pupil with SEND on a 1:1 basis, helping them engage positively in lessons and the wider school environment


• Assisting with the delivery of tailored learning activities and differentiated support


• Implementing behaviour management strategies, emotional regulation techniques, and individual support plans


• Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams to support pupil progress and wellbeing

Pre-requisites:

• Relevant qualifications in education, childcare, youth work, or support work


• Proven experience supporting children or young people with SEND, ideally in a special school or similar setting


• Strong knowledge of behaviour management, de‑escalation strategies, and emotional regulation approaches


• Two professional references, ideally from education or school‑based settings