Learning Support Assistant - SEND

TN United Kingdom; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational provider seeks a Learning Support Assistant in Harrogate. This long-term role involves supporting children with additional needs in a caring environment. Ideal candidates possess strong communication skills, relevant experience, and a nurturing spirit.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Referral bonus scheme: £100 per referral

Free CPD including Team Teach

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Experience working alongside children with additional needs in an educational setting.
• Familiar with interventions for children with PMLD, ASC, challenging behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Work at a SEND school with children aged 2-19 years.
• Support students with PMLD, ASC, and challenging behaviour.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Compassion

Resilience

Understanding of Safeguarding

Education

Enhanced DBS

Job description

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Leader Recruitment Group

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Harrogate, United Kingdom

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Posted:

27.05.2025

Expiry Date:

11.07.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant

Location: Harrogate

Contract type: Long term

Leader Education are recruiting a Learning Support Assistant to work at a SEND school based in Harrogate.

This school caters for children aged 2-19 years old and offers exceptional guidance for students with PMLD, ASC and elements of challenging behaviour.

The ideal candidate will have experience working alongside children with additional needs in an educational setting.

This school's most recent Ofsted report was presented as "Good" as it continues to be a warm and welcoming school where students can thrive.

The normal working pattern for this school is 8:45 to 3:50pm and would be a long-term role given a successful trial day.

The ideal candidate will have:

• An enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain one
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Some experience working with or alongside pupils that have SEND
• A compassionate, resilient and patient personality
• A great understanding of safeguarding and the welfare of children and young people
• Be familiar with some tailored interventions and programmes that are used to support children and young people with PMLD, ASC and/or challenging behaviour

Leader Education can offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• Refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme: £100 per referral (terms apply)
• Free CPD including Team Teach
• A dedicated consultant to answer any queries and for ongoing support

Interested candidates are invited to submit a comprehensive CV outlining their teaching experience and qualifications that are relevant to this role. Please submit your CV or give us a call on 0191 300 4311 for more information.

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Leader Recruitment Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.