Learning Support Assistant

Milk Education; Ossett; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading SEND school in Ossett is looking for a Learning Support Assistant to support children with autism and complex needs. You will provide tailored support to students, helping them manage their emotions and personal care in a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in SEN support, youth work, or related fields. This full-time role offers competitive pay, professional development opportunities, and a chance to make a real difference in students' lives.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Ongoing CPD and professional development

Supportive SEN team

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with autism or complex needs.
• Calm, patient, and resilient individual.
• Commitment to full-time, term-time work.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with complex needs.
• Support communication through Makaton and other strategies.
• Help pupils manage behaviour in a nurturing environment.

Skills

Experience supporting children or young people with SEND

Strong communication skills

Empathetic approach

Teamwork skills

Education

Psychology

Criminology

Education

SEN Support qualification

Job description

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 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!

0113 418 0100