Learning Support Assistant (SEND)

Vision For Education Ltd.; Kirkby Lonsdale; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay rates

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

CPD

Free training

Dedicated consultant

Ongoing support

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd. is seeking a Learning Support Assistant in Kirkby Lonsdale to support pupils with autism and additional needs within a specialist SEN school.

You will work closely with teachers and the SEND team to deliver tailored support, helping pupils access the curriculum and build communication and social skills. The role involves one-to-one and small-group support, focusing on emotional regulation, personal development and engagement while fostering positive relationships with

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Patient, caring, and compassionate approach.
• Ability to remain calm and supportive in challenging situations.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills in a specialist SEN environment.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with autism and additional needs to access the curriculum.
• Develop communication and social skills, confidence and independence.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support throughout the school day.
• Collaborate with teaching staff and SEND team to tailor support plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Patience

Relationship-building

Compassionate

Job description

Learning Support Assistant – Kirkby Lonsdale

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with special educational needs and looking for a rewarding new opportunity in Kirkby Lonsdale? Vision for Education is currently recruiting a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist SEN school, supporting pupils with autism and additional needs.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's education, development, wellbeing and confidence while gaining valuable experience within a supportive specialist school environment.

Learning Support Assistant – SEN School, Kirkby Lonsdale

• Role: Learning Support Assistant

• Location: Kirkby Lonsdale

• Start date: Immediately

• Duration: Long-term temporary position

• Students: Pupils with autism and additional needs

• School: Specialist SEN school

• Department: SEND

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff and the school's specialist SEND team to provide tailored support to pupils with a range of additional needs.

You will help pupils access the curriculum, develop their communication and social skills, build confidence and independence, and overcome barriers to learning.

The role will involve developing positive relationships with pupils and providing consistent, patient and compassionate support throughout the school day. You may provide one-to‑one and small-group support, helping pupils with their learning, communication, emotional regulation, personal development and engagement.

Working within a specialist SEN setting, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience supporting pupils with a range of needs, including autism, communication difficulties, behavioural needs and other additional learning needs.

Previous experience working in education is not essential. We particularly welcome applications from candidates with experience in support work, care, residential settings, youth work or working with young people, as these skills are highly transferable to supporting pupils with additional needs.

The successful candidate will be patient, resilient and confident in building trusting relationships with young people. You will have a genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers and reach their full potential.

Requirements

To be considered for the Learning Support Assistant position, you will:

• Have a genuine passion for supporting children and young people.

• Ideally have experience working with children, young adults or individuals with additional needs.

• Have experience in support work, care, residential care, youth work or similar settings (beneficial but not essential).

• Be patient, caring, compassionate and understanding.

• Have excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.

• Be able to remain calm and consistent when supporting pupils who may experience challenges with communication, behaviour or emotional regulation.

• Be confident working as part of a wider team.

• Be committed to safeguarding and supporting the wellbeing of young people.

• Be willing to learn and develop your skills within a specialist SEN environment.

Previous school or Teaching Assistant experience is not essential, and candidates looking to move from a support‑based role into education are encouraged to apply.

What we offer

As part of our team, you will benefit from:

• Excellent rates of pay paid using the PAYE system.

• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).

• Pension contributions.

• CPD to support your professional development.

• FREE training to help develop your skills within education.

• Access to a dedicated consultant.

• Ongoing support throughout your placement.

About us

We are a market‑leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high‑quality educators.

We're part of The Edwin Group, an education alliance here to do good, and are proud to be named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work in the UK 2024.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.