Learning Support Assistant

Veritas Education Recruitment; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education is recruiting 1:1 SEN Support Assistants to work across welcoming Wakefield primary schools. This role focuses on supporting pupils with learning needs, helping them access the curriculum, and building confidence in class settings.

Ideal candidates will have experience with additional needs, patience and resilience; a GDPR-compliant Enhanced DBS is required and willingness to attend safeguarding checks. Roles available on supply or permanent basis, with competitive daily rates.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS disclosure and safeguarding checks required
• Ability to follow EHCP targets and support individual learning plans
• Experience working with children with additional needs in education or care settings
• Willingness to attend registration interview and provide professional references

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to pupils with additional learning needs
• Deliver targeted interventions to help pupils access the curriculum
• Support positive behaviour and engagement throughout the school day
• Collaborate with teachers, SENDCOs, and staff to tailor support

Job description

1:1 SEN Support Assistant - Primary Schools

Location: Wakefield

Role Type: Supply & Permanent Opportunities

Pay: £95 - £120 per day (£18,525 - £23,400 per annum, term-time only)

Veritas Education is working in partnership with a number of welcoming and inclusive mainstream primary schools across Wakefield who are looking to appoint dedicated and compassionate 1:1 SEN Support Assistants.

This rewarding role involves supporting pupils with additional learning needs on a one-to-one basis, helping them access the curriculum, build confidence, and achieve their individual goals within the classroom environment. You will work closely with class teachers, SENDCOs, and wider school staff to provide tailored support and ensure every child can thrive both academically and socially.

You may be supporting children with:

• Autism (ASC)
• ADHD
• Speech and Language Needs
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
• Other additional learning and developmental needs

The role will involve supporting learning, delivering targeted interventions, encouraging positive behaviour, and helping pupils remain engaged throughout the school day.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Passionate about supporting children and making a positive impact on their education.
• Patient, caring, and resilient when faced with challenges.
• Experienced working with children with additional needs within education, care, youth work, support work, or similar settings.
• Confident providing 1:1 support and adapting approaches to meet individual learning needs.
• Able to follow EHCP targets and implement intervention strategies effectively.
• Skilled at building positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents/carers.
• Comfortable using behaviour management and de-escalation techniques where required.

What Veritas Education Offers

• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• Flexible supply and permanent opportunities.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• Access to Team Teach Level 2 Behaviour Management Training.
• Opportunities to gain valuable experience across a variety of Wakefield primary schools.
• A supportive recruitment team committed to helping you find the right role.

Veritas Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and compliance checks in line with safer recruitment practices.

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.

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