Veritas Education are seeking committed Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to work within mainstream primary schools, supporting pupils with additional needs, including ADHD, Autism (ASC), communication differences and social‑emotional needs. These roles are ideal for individuals who are passionate about inclusive education and helping children succeed both academically and emotionally.

You will work closely with class teachers and SEND teams to ensure pupils with additional needs can access learning successfully. Your support will help children regulate emotions, stay engaged, build confidence and develop positive relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Individual pupil support - helping children stay focused, regulate emotions and engage in learning
• Implement strategies for ADHD, including movement breaks, task‑chunking and positive reinforcement
• Support pupils with Autism, using visual schedules, routines and communication tools
• Deliver small‑group interventions for literacy, numeracy or social skills
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and external professionals
• Promote independence, confidence and positive behaviour
• Record observations and contribute to pupil progress reviews

Requirements

• Experience supporting children with ADHD, Autism, or additional needs
• Strong communication, patience and empathy
• Ability to follow behaviour and support plans
• Understanding of inclusive practice and child development
• Willingness to adapt to different needs and classroom environments
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Send your up‑to‑date CV to ojewitt@veritas-education.com and highlight your experience supporting children with additional needs.

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.'