KS1 SEN Support Assistant - 1:1 Learning

Veritas Education Recruitment; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education Recruitment is seeking dedicated SEN Support Assistants to work 1:1 with children in KS1 within mainstream primary schools in Leeds and surrounding areas. These roles are on-site, full-time, term-time only, starting September 2026.

You will provide nurturing, structured support to KS1 pupils, helping them access learning, regulate emotions and build confidence. You’ll collaborate with teachers, SENCOs and wider support teams to meet each child’s needs throughout the school day.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN, ideally in KS1.
• Patience, empathy and a calm, supportive approach.
• Ability to work effectively in a team with teachers and SEN staff.

Responsibilities

• 1:1 SEN support - deliver personalised strategies for engagement.
• Implement routines and behaviour support plans.
• Support communication, emotional regulation and sensory needs.
• Adapt tasks for accessibility and inclusion.
• Encourage independence and positive relationships.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs and external professionals.
• Provide feedback to support progress reviews.

Skills

SEN experience

KS1 experience

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

Veritas Education Recruitment is seeking dedicated SEN Support Assistants to work 1:1 with children in KS1 within mainstream primary schools in Leeds and surrounding areas. These roles are on-site, full-time, term-time only, starting September 2026.

You will provide nurturing, structured support to KS1 pupils, helping them access learning, regulate emotions and build confidence. You’ll collaborate with teachers, SENCOs and wider support teams to meet each child’s needs throughout the school day.