KS1 SEN Support Assistant — 1:1 with ASD/ADHD (Term-Time)

Veritas Education Recruitment Ltd; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education Recruitment Ltd is seeking dedicated SEN Support Assistants to work 1:1 with children in KS1 within mainstream primary schools. These roles are based in on-site SEN provisions, supporting pupils with autism, ADHD, and communication needs.

You will provide nurturing, structured support to a KS1 pupil, helping them access learning and regulate emotions. You will collaborate with teachers, SENCOs and support teams to ensure needs are met throughout the school day.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with special educational needs, ideally in KS1.
• Confidence working with pupils with Autism, ADHD, or communication needs.
• Strong understanding of SEN strategies and inclusive practice.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).
• You must have legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• 1:1 SEN support - delivering personalised strategies to help the child engage and succeed
• Implement routines, visual supports and behaviour plans
• Support communication, emotional regulation and sensory needs
• Adapt learning tasks to ensure accessibility and success
• Encourage independence, resilience and positive relationships
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and external professionals
• Provide feedback and observations to contribute to progress reviews

Skills

1:1 SEN support

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patience

Empathy

Job description

Veritas Education Recruitment Ltd is seeking dedicated SEN Support Assistants to work 1:1 with children in KS1 within mainstream primary schools. These roles are based in on-site SEN provisions, supporting pupils with autism, ADHD, and communication needs.

You will provide nurturing, structured support to a KS1 pupil, helping them access learning and regulate emotions. You will collaborate with teachers, SENCOs and support teams to ensure needs are met throughout the school day.