SEN Learning Support Assistant

Castle Employment; Driffield; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Referral bonus

Loyalty bonus

Long-term placements

Specialist SEN provision experience

Paths into SEND roles

Supportive environment

Job summary

Castle Employment Group in Driffield, Yorkshire, is recruiting SEN Learning Support Assistants to join a long-term provision. You will deliver 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEN and SEMH, help access the curriculum, and collaborate with teaching staff to create an inclusive, structured learning environment.

This role offers long-term placements with stability, ongoing training, and clear pathways into specialist SEND or permanent roles, with a supportive team and opportunities to

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEN and SEMH
• Capable of 1:1 and small-group support
• Commitment to inclusive education

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEN and SEMH needs
• Support pupils to access the curriculum across a range of abilities
• Implement positive behaviour strategies and emotional regulation support
• Encourage independence, confidence, and social development
• Support inclusion across classrooms and wider school environments
• Monitor and record pupil progress and wellbeing

Skills

SEN experience

Behaviour support

1:1 support

Job description

SEN Learning Support Assistant

Location: Driffield, Yorkshire
Pay: Competitive (Dependent on experience)
Start Date:ASAP
Hours: Full-time / Part-time
Contract: Long-term (full academic year, with potential to extend and permanent)

We are recruiting SEN Learning Support Assistants to work on a long-term basis from now within a specialist SEN provision in Driffield, Yorkshire. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a supportive and structured environment while providing consistent, meaningful support to pupils.
You will work closely with teaching staff, SENCOs, and wider multidisciplinary teams to help pupils access learning, develop confidence, and succeed in a structured and inclusive setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEN and SEMH needs
• Support pupils to access the curriculum across a range of abilities
• Implement positive behaviour strategies and emotional regulation support
• Encourage independence, confidence, and social development
• Support inclusion across classrooms and wider school environments
• Monitor and record pupil progress and wellbeing

What We Offer

• Competitive weekly pay
• Referral and loyalty bonus schemes
• Long-term placements offering stability and consistency
• Experience within a specialist SEN provision
• Clear pathways into specialist SEND or permanent roles
• A supportive and inclusive working environment

Training & Development

All staff receive full training and ongoing support including:

• Behaviour management
• Autism awareness
• SEND support strategies
• Safeguarding
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
• Basic first aid (where required)