Learning Support Assistant

2 days ago

Pontefract, United Kingdom Milk Education Full time

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

â­ Competitive pay: £101.40 – £120 per day
â­ Long-term stability in a well-resourced SEN school
â­ Excellent training and CPD opportunities
â­ Supportive senior leadership and experienced SEN staff
â­ Work that genuinely changes lives — every single day
â­ 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

Anyone passionate about SEN and looking for long-term development

Apply Today

If you want a rewarding, meaningful role in a fantastic SEN school in Pontefract, we’d love to hear from you.

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