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. (phone number removed)