1:1 SEN Support Assistant - Primary Schools

Location: Leeds
Role Type: Supply & Permanent Opportunities
Pay: £95 - £120 per day (£18,525 - £23,400 per annum, term-time only)
Start Date: ASAP / October 2026

About the Role

Veritas Education is working in partnership with a number of welcoming and inclusive mainstream primary schools across Leeds 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, develop confidence, and thrive within the classroom environment. You will work closely with class teachers, SENDCOs, and wider school staff to ensure every child receives the support they need to achieve their full potential.

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, encouraging positive behaviour, implementing interventions, 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 in challenging situations.
• Experienced working with children with additional needs, either within education, care, youth work, support work, or similar settings.
• Confident supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and adapting support to individual needs.
• Able to follow EHCP targets and intervention plans.
• Skilled in building positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families.
• Comfortable using behaviour management and de-escalation strategies 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 within a variety of Leeds primary schools.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to a child's education and development, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply Today

To apply, please send your CV to:

Olivia Jewitt

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.

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.'