Learning Support Assistant
Learning Support Assistant – SEN School (Autism & Complex Needs, Secondary–Post 16)
Location: WF5, Ossett (commutable from Wakefield, Dewsbury, Batley, Huddersfield & surrounding areas)
Pay: £107 – £120 per day
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm
Start Date: ASAP
Make a Real Difference Supporting Students with Autism & Complex Needs
Are you passionate about supporting young people with autism (ASC) and complex needs?
We are recruiting a Learning Support Assistant for a specialist SEN school in Ossett (WF5), supporting students from secondary through to post-16. This is a rewarding opportunity to help learners develop communication, independence, and essential life skills in a structured and nurturing environment.
About this role
In this role, you will support a personalised, needs-led curriculum designed for learners with autism and complex needs, focusing on:
1. Communication development using Total Communication, Makaton, PECS, and visual supports
2. Building independence and life skills for adulthood
3. Supporting sensory needs, emotional regulation, and wellbeing
4. Delivering structured, routine-based and experiential learning
5. Working towards EHCP outcomes through tailored support
6. Encouraging engagement through both adult-led and student-led activities
What You’ll Be Doing
7. Supporting students 1:1 and in small groups
8. Assisting with structured, sensory and practical learning activities
9. Promoting independence, confidence, and functional communication
10. Supporting behaviour and emotional regulation in a calm, consistent manner
11. Using communication tools (Makaton, PECS, visual timetables)
12. Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and SEN staff
13. Supporting with personal care where required
What We’re Looking For
14. Experience supporting individuals with SEN, autism, or complex needs
15. A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach
16. Strong communication and teamwork skills
17. Commitment to a full-time, term-time role
18. Backgrounds in SEN, care, youth work, psychology, or support work are highly valued
19. Team Teach or behaviour training (desirable but not essential)
Why Join This School?
20. Competitive daily pay: £107 – £120
21. Long-term, full-time opportunity in a specialist SEN setting
22. Ongoing CPD and training (autism, communication, sensory and behaviour support)
23. Supportive, experienced, and welcoming staff team
24. Structured environment with a strong focus on student wellbeing and independence
25. Opportunity to make a genuine, lasting impact on young people’s lives
Ideal For
26. SEN Teaching Assistants / Learning Support Assistants
27. Graduates in Psychology, Criminology, Education, or Health & Social Care
28. Support workers or care staff looking to move into education
29. Anyone passionate about autism, SEND, and post-16 provision
Apply Today
If you’re ready to support young people with autism and complex needs to achieve independence and reach their full potential, we’d love to hear from you.
Samuel Agbana
0113 418 0100
INLDS