1:1 Support Assistant - Leeds

Are you an empathetic, patient support professional ready to empower a child to reach their full classroom potential?

Do you want to work in an inclusive, welcoming school community in Leeds where your care directly impacts pupil progress?

Are you looking for a predictable, part-time role that fits seamlessly around morning commitments?

Working alongside Randstad Education Leeds connects you with a dedicated recruitment team committed to finding fulfilling classroom roles across West Yorkshire. Situated in the Leeds area, this warm and supportive primary setting is looking for a dedicated 1:1 Support Assistant to join their team for the remainder of the school year, with strong potential for extension.

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a primary pupil, helping them access the daily curriculum and stay engaged.

• Work in close partnership with the class teacher and SENDCo to execute Individual Education Plans (IEPs).

• Adapt classroom activities, visual schedules, and learning resources to meet the child's specific needs.

• Foster emotional regulation, social confidence, and independence through consistent praise and positive reinforcement.

• Assist during morning routines, lesson transitions, and outdoor break periods to ensure a safe learning space.

• Keep gentle, accurate notes on daily progress to share with the teaching team and parents.

• Practical experience supporting children with additional educational or sensory needs in a school, care, or early years setting.

• A patient, warm, and highly adaptable approach tailored to individual learning styles.

• Good foundational qualifications (GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English Language and Mathematics).

• A valid Enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).

• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset to work effectively with staff and parents.

• Competitive, transparent weekly pay handled via standard PAYE payroll.

• Personalised guidance from an expert Leeds consultant who understands the local primary market.

• Free continuous professional development (CPD) modules, including Safeguarding and Team Teach techniques.

• Exclusive access to our employee rewards app for daily savings on high-street shopping, groceries, and dining.

• A generous £300 refer-a-friend voucher scheme for every qualified educator you introduce to our network.

Apply now to unleash your potential! For more information or to submit your application, call [phone removed] or email [email removed].

experience

Non Teaching

skills

121 teaching experience,communication,effective discipline,empathy,engaging,EYFS experience (foundation years),FMS experience,good behaviour management skills,good classroom management,good communication skills,key stage 1 experience,key stage 2 experience,knowledge of curriculum,motivated,nursery experience (ages 3-4),PPA teaching experience,reception experience,SEN experience,SIMS experience,teaching assistant experience,using school software:,years 1-6 experience

qualifications

BEd,BTEC certificate in children,CACHE level 1 or 2,CACHE level 2 or 3,early childhood studies degree,health and social care qualifications (NVQ),HLTA,HLTA,NVQ level 2,NVQ level 2 in children,NVQ level 3,NVQ level 4