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Learning Support Assistant

Job Posted: 12 days ago

Salary: £ 101 - 120 / Day
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Pontefract

Expire in: 16 days

Job Description

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 / Criminology graduates

Residential care workers or support workers

Youth workers, behaviour mentors or family support staff

Anyone passionate about supporting children with additional needs

Apply Today

If you want a rewarding, purposeful role within a fantastic SEND school in Pontefract, we’d love to hear from you.

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