Learning Support Assistant

Permanent

full-time

job

recruited via Veritas (London, UK)

Job Reference LSA_1773046234

Closing date April 8, 2026

Location Wakefield, United Kingdom

Type

Full-Time

Status

Permanent

Contact Roscoe Price Moor

+64 273124286

rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

Learning Support Assistant (1:1 Support)

Primary Schools, Wakefield

We are looking for a skilled and compassionate Learning Support Assistant to work across a group of primary schools in the Wakefield area. This role focuses on providing dedicated 1:1 support to children with additional learning, behavioural, or communication needs, helping them to thrive both academically and socially.

???? Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 learning support tailored to the needs of individual pupils.
• Assist with classroom activities, small-group work, and personalised interventions.
• Help children develop confidence, independence, and positive learning habits.
• Work closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals to deliver effective support plans.
• Promote an inclusive, nurturing, and safe learning environment.

✔️ Requirements

• Experience working 1:1 with children in a school or similar setting is essential.
• Understanding of SEND, including strategies for supporting children with ASD, ADHD, SEMH, or learning delays.
• Patience, empathy, and strong communication skills.
• Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and staff.
• A proactive, flexible approach and willingness to work across multiple school sites.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).

???? What We Offer

• Opportunities to work across a supportive network of primary schools.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• A rewarding role where you can make a meaningful difference every day.

Immediate or as soon as possible.

If you are passionate about helping children reach their full potential and have solid experience providing 1:1 support, 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.'

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