Learning support assistant

Learning Support Assistant – SEND School (Autism, Communication & Complex Needs)

Location: Ossett – easy commute from Dewsbury, Wakefield, Mirfield, Horbury & surrounding areas
Salary: £101.40 – £120 per day
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday
Start Date: January

Join a Leading SEND School and Make a Real Difference

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs? Looking for a long-term role where your skills and care truly impact young lives?

We are recruiting Learning Support Assistants for a highly respected SEND school in Ossett, supporting pupils aged 11-16 year olds with autism, communication difficulties (including non-verbal learners), complex learning needs, sensory challenges, and medical needs.

This is an ideal role for experienced SEN staff, psychology, criminology, or education graduates, youth workers, and care professionals looking to make a meaningful impact while developing their skills in a supportive, structured environment.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with complex needs

Supporting communication through Makaton, PECS, visuals, and sensory strategies

Helping pupils regulate emotions and manage behaviour in a safe, nurturing environment

Assisting with personal care and medical needs (training provided)

Delivering structured learning and sensory activities

Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and behaviour specialists to meet EHCP targets

Who We’re Looking For:

Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, autism, SEMH, or complex needs

Calm, patient, resilient, and empathetic approach

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Commitment to full-time, term-time work (Mon–Fri, 8:30–3:30)

Ideally local to Ossett or willing to commute from Dewsbury, Wakefield, Mirfield, or surrounding areas

Desirable backgrounds: SEN support, youth work, residential care, psychology, criminology, behaviour mentoring, care support

Why You’ll Love This Role:

✅ Competitive pay: £101.40 – £120 per day
✅ Long-term stability in a well-resourced SEND school
✅ Ongoing CPD and professional development
✅ Supportive, experienced SEN team and senior leadership
✅ Work that truly changes lives every single day
✅ Clear pathways into teaching, therapy, pastoral work, or behaviour support

Ideal Candidates:

Experienced SEN Learning Support Assistants

Teaching Assistants looking to gain specialist SEND experience

Psychology, Criminology, or Education graduates

Care, youth work, or residential professionals

Anyone passionate about making a positive impact on children with additional needs

Apply Now

If you’re ready to make a genuine difference and join a supportive SEND school in Ossett, we’d love to hear from you!

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