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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