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Learning Support Assistant
Job Posted: 14 hours ago
Salary: £ 101 - 110 / Day
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Pontefract
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Are you a current or former Prison Officer looking for a new and rewarding challenge? Your skills in behaviour management, de-escalation, and resilience are highly valued in specialist education.
We’re recruiting Learning Support Assistants for a well-regarded SEN school in Pontefract that supports pupils aged 5–16 with autism, ADHD, SEMH and learning difficulties. This role is perfect for those used to working in high-pressure environments who want to make a positive difference in the lives of young people.
Key Responsibilities
Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with additional needs
Use de-escalation and behaviour management strategies effectively
Support pupils’ learning, emotional regulation, and personal development
Help students develop social and life skills for independence
Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals
What We’re Looking For
Experience in prison service, secure units, youth offending, or similar high-responsibility roles
Strong resilience, calmness, and authority in challenging situations
A genuine interest in supporting children with SEN and SEMH
Great communication and teamwork skills
Commitment to full-time, term-time hours (Monday to Friday)
What’s On Offer
£101.40 – £110 per day
Long-term, full-time position with potential to progress
Ongoing training, including SEN and safeguarding CPD
A supportive and structured SEN school environment
The chance to transfer your skills into education and see a real impact
Ideal Backgrounds
Prison Officers or Ex-Prison Officers
Behaviour Support Workers or Mentors
Youth Justice, Probation, or Secure Unit staff
SEN Teaching Assistants with behaviour management experience
How to Apply
If you’re ready to step into education and use your skills to support young people in Pontefract, we’d love to hear from you. Call or email Samuel Agbana.
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