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Semh learning support assistant

Pontefract
Milk Education
Learning support assistant
Posted: 4h ago
Offer description

Location: Pontefract (easily commutable from Castleford, Wakefield, Normanton, Featherstone & surrounding areas)
Pay: £101.40 – £120 per day
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm, Monday - Friday
Start Date: November or January

Supporting Children with Complex Needs (Autism, PDA & SEMH)

Are you empathetic, patient, and resilient - someone who believes every child deserves to feel safe, understood, and valued, no matter how complex their needs?

We’re recruiting Learning Support Assistants for a specialist SEN school in Pontefract, working with primary and secondary pupils with profound and complex needs, including Autism, SEMH, attachment difficulties, and trauma-related behaviours.

This is an ideal role for graduates or aspiring professionals in Psychology, Criminology, Youth & Community Work, Education, or related fields, as well as individuals with experience in social care, youth work, or SEN support.

What You’ll Be Doing

Build safe, trusting relationships with pupils who may struggle with engagement

Support emotional regulation using low-arousal, trauma-informed approaches

Provide 1:1 and small-group support, focusing on communication, sensory regulation, and wellbeing

Work closely with teachers, therapists, and pastoral staff to meet individual needs

Help children re-engage with learning through connection, empathy, and consistency

Celebrate progress and milestones, no matter how small

Who We’re Looking For

Graduates or professionals in Psychology, Criminology, Education, Youth Work, or similar

Calm, reflective, and resilient individuals who can stay regulated under pressure

People who believe in trauma recovery, relational practice, and child-centred support

Experience in SEN, care, youth work, or behaviour support is beneficial but not essential (training provided)

Why This Role?

Exceptional hands-on experience supporting children with complex needs

Ideal for careers in SEN teaching, social care, mental health, or therapeutic education

Work in a trauma-informed, supportive school environment

Training provided in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), PDA-informed practice, and restorative approaches

Opportunity for a permanent role after the summer term

About Milk Education

Milk Education connects compassionate individuals with schools that share their values, prioritising wellbeing, inclusion, and long-term impact.

Benefits of Working with Milk Education:

Competitive daily pay rates

Free ongoing trauma-informed CPD and specialist training

Access to SEN resources and guidance

Reflective support and wellbeing check-ins during your placement

Dedicated consultant available to support you 24/7

Contribution to initiatives supporting mental health and emotional literacy in schools

Help children rebuild trust, develop confidence, and find their voice in a supportive environment.

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