Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant - Primary | Leeds

Permanent full-time job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)
Job Reference MC 15/9/26 LS BSTA_1789479175
Closing date October 16, 2026
Location Leeds, United Kingdom. Bradford, United Kingdom. Harrogate, United Kingdom
Type Full-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

Can you look beyond behaviour and build a relationship with the child underneath it?

Veritas Education is recruiting Behaviour Support Teaching Assistants to work with primary-aged pupils across Leeds.

We're looking for confident, compassionate people who understand that behaviour is often a form of communication and who can provide children with the consistency, boundaries and encouragement they need.

The role may involve:

  • Supporting pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs
  • Working 1:1 or with small groups
  • Helping children regulate emotions
  • De-escalating challenging situations calmly
  • Supporting positive behaviour strategies
  • Re-engaging pupils with learning
  • Building trust and positive relationships
  • Working alongside teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams

    • Your experience could come from:

  • Schools
  • Alternative provision
  • Children's residential care
  • Youth work
  • Mentoring
  • Sports coaching
  • Support work
  • SEMH settings
  • Behaviour support
  • Children's services

    • You don't need to be the loudest person in the room. We're looking for people who can be consistent, resilient, calm and positive, particularly when a child is struggling.

    If you want a role where you can genuinely influence a child's experience of education, we'd like to speak to you.

    Apply today to join Veritas Education's Primary SEND candidate network.

    Veritas Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Appropriate safeguarding, reference, right-to-work and enhanced DBS checks will apply.

    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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