Complex Needs 1-1 Support Staff

Veritas Education Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Veritas Education Recruitment is seeking a compassionate Complex Needs Support Worker to provide long-term 1:1 support for children and young people with additional and complex needs across Leeds and surrounding areas.

You will support learning, communication, emotional regulation and independence, working closely with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and families to ensure safe, inclusive daily support and positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people with SEND or complex needs.
• Patience, resilience and a positive attitude.
• Ability to support pupils on a 1:1 basis.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Safeguarding training or willingness to complete.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support tailored to the individual needs of the learner.
• Support pupils within the classroom and wider school environment.
• Implement strategies set out in Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Assist pupils with learning activities, communication, emotional regulation, and personal development.
• Build positive and trusting relationships to promote confidence and engagement.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, parents, and carers to ensure consistent support.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to teaching staff where required.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment.

Job description

Complex Needs Support Staff (1:1 Support)

Location: Leeds and Surrounding Areas

Contract Type: Part- time, Long-Term

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Complex Needs Support Worker to provide long-term 1:1 support for children and young people with additional and complex needs across Leeds and the surrounding areas.

This rewarding role involves supporting individuals with a range of needs, helping them access learning, develop independence, and achieve positive outcomes both academically and socially. The successful candidate will be patient, adaptable, and committed to making a lasting difference in a young person's life.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support tailored to the individual needs of the learner.
• Support pupils within the classroom and wider school environment.
• Implement strategies set out in Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Assist pupils with learning activities, communication, emotional regulation, and personal development.
• Build positive and trusting relationships to promote confidence and engagement.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, parents, and carers to ensure consistent support.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to teaching staff where required.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have experience working with children or young people with SEND, complex needs, or additional learning needs.
• Demonstrate patience, resilience, and a positive attitude.
• Be confident supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis.
• Have excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Be adaptable and able to respond to changing needs throughout the school day.
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Training in education, care, or support work (desirable but not essential).

Experience Supporting Learners With

• Autism
• Complex Learning Difficulties
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs
• Sensory Processing Needs
• Physical Disabilities
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Challenging Behaviour
• Medical Needs

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