Learning Support Assistant
  • England,Yorkshire and The Humber,West Yorkshire
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £101.20 - £120 per day
Job Description:
Learning Support Assistant - SEN School (Autism, Communication & Complex Needs) Location: Pontefract (WF8) - easily commutable from Castleford, Normanton, Wakefield, Featherstone & Doncaster (drivers encouraged)
Salary: £101.40 - £120 per day
Hours: 8:30am-3:30pm, Monday-Friday
Start Date: ASAP or January
A Fantastic Opportunity for an Experienced or Aspiring SEN Learning Support Assistant Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs? Looking for a long-term role where you can make a real impact in a highly supportive school?
We’re recruiting five high quality Learning Support Assistants for an exceptional SEN school in Pontefract. The school supports children aged 5-16 with autism, communication needs (including non-verbal pupils), sensory needs, medical needs and complex learning difficulties.
If you want a stable, rewarding role with excellent training and development opportunities, this is an ideal next step.
What You Will Be Doing * Working 1:1 and in small groups with pupils who require high levels of support

* Supporting children with autism and communication needs using visuals, Makaton, PECS and sensory strategies

* Helping pupils regulate emotions and manage behaviour in a nurturing, structured way

* Assisting with personal care and basic medical needs (full training provided)

* Using sensory play, routine-based learning and communication systems

* Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, therapists and behaviour specialists

What We’re Looking For * Experience supporting children or young people with SEND

* Understanding of autism, communication differences or SEMH

* A calm, patient, resilient and caring attitude

* Reliable, consistent and committed to full-time work

* Local to Pontefract or willing to travel from Doncaster (drivers encouraged)

* Backgrounds in SEN, youth work, care, psychology, criminology or support work are highly desirable

Why This Role Stands Out ? Competitive pay: £101.40 - £120 per day
? Long-term stability in a well-resourced SEN school
? Excellent training and CPD opportunities
? Supportive senior leadership and experienced SEN staff
? Work that genuinely changes lives - every single day
? Clear progression routes into teaching, therapy, pastoral work and behaviour support
Who This Role is Perfect For * Experienced Learning Support Assistants

* SEN Teaching Assistants

* Psychology or Criminology graduates

* Support Workers / Residential Carers

* Youth workers or behaviour mentors
Job number 3143243

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