Learning Support Assistant

AMA Admin; Leeds; On-site; GBP 19,741 - 21,217; Full time

Job summary

AMA Admin is seeking a Learning Support Assistant for a SEN school in Leeds, supporting post-16 learners with autism and complex communication needs. The role involves delivering an experiential curriculum, 1:1 and small-group support, and helping students gain independence and functional communication.

Pay is £107–£115 per day, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm, with a September start. This role offers meaningful impact in a dynamic educational setting and clear EHCP-aligned outcomes.

Qualifications

• In this role you will deliver an individualised, experiential curriculum for learners with Autism and complex communication needs, focusing on:
• Communication development using Total Communication strategies, SCERTS, and the Engagement Model
• Independence, life skills, and community inclusion
• Health, wellbeing, and emotional regulation
• Experiential, sensory-based learning in familiar, structured environments
• Planning is holistic and needs-led, with EHCP outcomes central to all activities
• A mix of adult-led and learner-initiated sessions ensures engagement and meaningful progress
• Some learners may access integrated enrichment from the Connect Pathway

Responsibilities

• Supporting learners 1:1 or in small groups with autism and complex communication needs
• Assisting with the delivery of structured, experiential learning activities
• Helping pupils develop independence, confidence, and functional communication

Skills

Total Communication

SCERTS

Engagement Model

Autism awareness

Life skills

Emotional regulation

Job description

Learning Support Assistant - SEN School (Post-16, Autism & Complex Communication)

Location: Leeds (easily commutable from Wakefield, Bradford BD2, Dewsbury & surrounding areas) Pay: £107 - £115 per day Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm Start Date: September

Make a Real Difference for Post-16 Learners with Autism & Complex Needs

Are you passionate about supporting young adults with complex communication needs, autism, and additional learning challenges? We’re recruiting a Learning Support Assistant for a forward-thinking SEN school in Leeds, working with secondary and post-16 students.

This is a highly rewarding role for someone committed to helping learners build confidence, independence, and essential life skills, preparing them for life beyond school.

About this role

In this role you will deliver an individualised, experiential curriculum for learners with Autism and complex communication needs, focusing on:

• Communication development using Total Communication strategies, SCERTS, and the Engagement Model
• Independence, life skills, and community inclusion
• Health, wellbeing, and emotional regulation
• Experiential, sensory-based learning in familiar, structured environments
• Planning is holistic and needs-led, with EHCP outcomes central to all activities
• A mix of adult-led and learner-initiated sessions ensures engagement and meaningful progress
• Some learners may access integrated enrichment from the Connect Pathway

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting learners 1:1 or in small groups with autism and complex communication needs
• Assisting with the delivery of structured, experiential learning activities
• Helping pupils develop independence, confidence, and functional communication
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