Learning Support Assistant - SEND School (Autism, Communication & Complex Needs) Location: Pontefract (WF7) - commutable from Castleford, Normanton, Wakefield, Featherstone & Doncaster (drivers strongly encouraged)
Salary: £101.40 - £120 per day
Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday
Start Date: January
A Brilliant Opportunity to Make a Real Difference in a Leading SEND School Are you someone who genuinely cares about helping children with additional needs thrive?
Are you searching for a long-term, stable position where you can grow, develop and be valued?
We are looking to appoint five exceptional Learning Support Assistants to join a highly regarded SEND school in Pontefract. The school supports pupils aged 5-16 with autism, communication differences (including non-verbal pupils), sensory needs, medical needs and complex learning difficulties.
If you’re committed, compassionate and eager to build a meaningful career in SEND, this is an opportunity not to miss.
Your Role Will Include: * Providing 1:1 and small-group support to children who require consistent, high-quality care

* Supporting pupils with autism and communication needs using PECS, Makaton, visuals and sensory tools

* Helping pupils self-regulate and manage behaviour in a calm, structured and nurturing way

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

* Using routine-based learning and sensory play to support individual EHCP outcomes

* Working in partnership with teachers, SENCOs, therapists and behaviour specialists

We’d Love to Hear From You If You Have: * Experience supporting children or young people with SEND (school, care or residential backgrounds welcome)

* Knowledge of autism, communication needs or SEMH

* A calm, patient, resilient and nurturing approach

* Strong reliability and commitment to full-time work

* The ability to travel to Pontefract - ideal if you live in Doncaster and drive

Desirable backgrounds include: SEN support, youth work, care, psychology, criminology, behaviour mentoring or residential childcare.
What Makes This Role Stand Out? Excellent daily pay: £101.40 - £120
A supportive, well-resourced SEND school with strong leadership
High-quality training, CPD and clear progression pathways
Long-term stability and opportunities to grow your career
The chance to make a genuine, life-changing difference every day
Pathways into teaching, therapy, pastoral and behaviour roles
This Role is Ideal For: * Experienced SEN Learning Support Assistants

* Teaching Assistants looking for SEND experience

* Psychology / Cr