Learning Support Assistant (SEND)

Vision for Education Ltd; Nelson; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd are recruiting a Learning Support Assistant for a specialist SEN school in Nelson, Lancashire. You will support pupils with autism and additional needs, helping them access the curriculum and participate in class activities.

Working closely with teaching staff and the SEND team, you will provide one-to-one and small-group support, fostering communication, social skills, confidence, and independence throughout the school day.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting children and young people.
• Experience with children, young adults or individuals with additional needs is beneficial.
• Experience in support work, care, residential care, youth work or similar settings is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to stay calm and consistent when supporting pupils with challenges in communication, behaviour or emotional regulation.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils to access the curriculum and participate in activities.
• Help develop pupils' communication and social skills and build confidence and independence.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support as needed throughout the school day.
• Collaborate with teaching staff and the SEND team to tailor support to individual needs.
• Offer patient, compassionate, and reliable support to pupils and maintain safeguarding practices.

Skills

Patience

Caring

Compassionate

Communication

Relationship-building

Job description

Learning Support Assistant - Nelson, Lancashire

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with special educational needs and looking for a rewarding new opportunity in Nelson, Lancashire? 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 for a Learning Support Assistant in Nelson 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, Nelson, Lancashire

• Role: Learning Support Assistant
• Location: Nelson, Lancashire
• Start date: November 2026
• Duration: Long-term temporary position
• Students: Pupils with autism and additional needs
• School: Specialist SEN school
• Department: SEND

As a Learning Support Assistant in Nelson, 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 would particularly welcome applications from candidates who have experience in support work, care, residential settings, youth work or working with young adults, as these skills can be 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 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.
• Experience in support work, care, residential care, youth work or similar settings would be highly beneficial.
• 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 l