1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Job description

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Veritas Education | Full-Time Opportunities

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs? Do you have experience managing challenging behaviour and helping pupils reach their full potential?

Veritas Education is working with a range of primary, secondary and specialist SEN settings, and we are looking for dedicated 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistants to join our team in multiple full-time positions.

These roles involve supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, complex needs and communication difficulties. Depending on your experience and the setting, you could be providing structured learning support, nurture-based care or support for pupils who present with challenging or high-risk behaviours.

If you are resilient, patient and committed to making a difference in the lives of young learners, we would love to hear from you!

The Role:

Provide dedicated 1:1 support to pupils with additional needs, helping them access learning and achieve their individual goals.

Create a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment tailored to the pupil's needs.

Support emotional regulation, positive behaviour and the de-escalation of challenging situations.

Build trusting relationships with pupils to encourage engagement, confidence and independence.

Work collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff and other support assistants to provide consistent, effective support.

Adapt learning activities and strategies to meet individual educational, social and emotional needs.

Requirements:

Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN, SEMH or additional needs.

Experience working on a 1:1 basis with pupils from early years through to secondary school age.

Confidence using appropriate behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.

A good understanding of the National Curriculum and basic classroom learning strategies.

Resilience, patience and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations.

Strong communication and relationship-bui...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Huddersfield

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

15-10-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English