1:1 Support
| Job Type | Contract (Long Term) |
| Location | Kirklees, West Yorkshire |
| Area | Wakefield, United Kingdom |
| Sector | Primary Education - Support Staff |
| Salary | £98 - £110 per day |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | 1:1 SUP_1789470003 |
| Job Views | 15 |
- Description
1:1 Support
Location: Batley & Dewsbury (Kirklees)
Contract: Full‑time
We are recruiting dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to work 1:1 with pupils in primary schools across Batley and Dewsbury. These roles suit candidates who are patient, confident, and passionate about supporting children with additional needs to thrive in a mainstream setting.
You will work closely with class teachers and SENCOs to provide tailored support, helping pupils engage in learning, manage emotions, and build independence.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver targeted 1:1 support to help pupils access lessons, stay focused, and participate in classroom activities
- Support emotional regulation using calm strategies, modelling positive behaviour, and helping pupils manage frustration or anxiety
- Adapt learning tasks to meet individual needs, ensuring pupils can work at a pace and level that suits them
- Implement personalised support plans created by teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals
- Use communication tools such as visual timetables, now/next boards, and simple prompts to support understanding and routine
- Provide behaviour support using de‑escalation techniques, positive reinforcement, and consistent boundaries
- Assist with social development by encouraging turn‑taking, peer interaction, and confidence‑building activities
- Record daily observations on progress, behaviour, triggers, and achievements to support ongoing assessment
- Work collaboratively with staff including teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams to ensure consistent support
- Maintain a safe, nurturing environment where pupils feel secure, understood, and ready to learn
If you're a committed SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding full‑time role in Kirklees primary schools, we'd love to hear from you.
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.'
