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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