SEN Learning Support Assistant

Aspire People Limited; Thorpe-on-the-Hill; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People Limited is seeking a dedicated SEN Learning Support Assistant for a long‑term, full‑time placement in a Leeds mainstream school. You will support pupils with a range of needs, helping them access English, Maths and Science in a nurturing classroom.

Experience with SEND is highly desirable, and this role offers a stable, year‑long position with opportunities to develop towards teacher training.

Qualifications

• UK Bachelor's degree
• Excellent understanding of core subjects (English, Maths, Science)
• Experience supporting young people – tutoring, mentoring schemes, youth work, or similar
• Experience working with students with SEND is highly desirable
• Aspiring to train as a teacher in the future (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Long-term, full-time role in the same school for the full academic year.
• Support in either a primary or secondary mainstream school.
• Assist pupils with ASD, PMLD, ADHD.

Skills

English

Maths

Science

Education

UK Bachelor's degree

Job description

SEN Learning Support Assistant

Are you a highly academic graduate with a passion for supporting young people with special educational needs? Maybe you already have experience working with individuals with SEND and wish to work in a mainstream setting to support those who need it most?

What we’re looking for

• UK Bachelor's degree
• Excellent understanding of core subjects (English, Maths, Science)
• Experience supporting young people – this could be through tutoring, university mentoring schemes, youth work, or similar
• Experience working with students with SEND is highly desirable
• Aspiring to train as a teacher in the future (desirable)

The role

Long‑term, full‑time role in the same school for the full academic year.

Support in either a primary or secondary mainstream school.

Assist pupils with ASD, PMLD, ADHD.

Leeds location.

Employer and Safeguarding

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business.

Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment.

Placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and Disclosure and Barring Checks.