1:1 Support Assistant - Wakefield

Justteachers Ltd; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Support Assistant for a special school in the Wakefield area. This full-time position starts in September and offers long-term employment with a supportive, inclusive environment designed to help pupils with SEND thrive academically and personally.

You will provide 1:1 support, help deliver tailored activities, and apply behaviour management and emotional regulation strategies in collaboration with teachers and SENCOs to promote pupil progress and

Qualifications

• Qualifications in education, childcare, youth work, or support work.
• 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

Patience

Behaviour management

Communication

Education

Education/Childcare qualification

Job description

About the role:

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

This full‑time role is available to start in 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