SEND Learning Support Assistant

AMA Admin; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD-accredited training

Dedicated milk Education consultant

Opportunity to develop SEND experience

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting a dedicated SEND Learning Support Assistant for a specialist SEND school in Leeds. The role involves 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with complex needs, including personal care where required. You will help with learning, development, wellbeing, and managing day-to-day tasks with compassionate support.

Experience with SEND and personal care is essential. You will work closely with teachers and other staff to foster a safe, inclusive environment and promote

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND.
• Experience providing personal care is essential.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities, with patience and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEND.
• Support learning, development, wellbeing and daily needs of pupils.
• Use appropriate communication, sensory and behavioural strategies to support pupils.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and work with staff to meet individual needs.
• Create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

SEND experience

Personal care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Resilience

Autism awareness

Job description

SEND Learning Support Assistant

Contract: Full-time, long-term with potential for permanent placement

Milk Education are recruiting compassionate and experienced SEND Learning Support Assistantsto join a specialist SEND school in

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has experience supporting children or young people with complex additional needs and is confident providing personal care. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting pupils with their learning, development, wellbeing and day-to-day needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with a range of SEND.
• Support pupils with their learning, communication, independence and emotional development.
• Provide personal care, including toileting and intimate care, where required.
• Support pupils with complex learning and developmental needs.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Use appropriate communication, sensory and behavioural strategies.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Work closely with teachers and other support staff to meet individual needs.
• Help create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

About You

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND is essential.
• Previous experience providing personal care is essential.
• Caring, patient and resilient with a genuine passion for supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Confident supporting pupils with complex needs.
• Able to build positive relationships and remain calm in challenging situations.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, proactive and committed to supporting pupils consistently.
• Experience with Autism, PMLD, communication needs, sensory needs or complex learning difficulties would be advantageous.
• Available to work full-time from September 2026.

What's on Offer

• Long-term opportunity with potential for permanent employment.
• Excellent rates of pay.
• Free CPD-accredited training and specialist SEND development.
• Dedicated support from an experienced Milk Education consultant.
• Opportunities to develop your experience within specialist SEND settings.
• A rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils' lives.

Why Work with Milk Education?

Milk Education is an eco-friendly, purpose-driven supply agency committed to providing high-quality education staff and rewarding opportunities.

Benefits include:

• Excellent rates of pay.
• Free CPD-accredited training courses.
• Wellbeing support and a dedicated consultant.
• 24/7 communication and guidance.
• Training tailored to your role.
• Access to a wide network of schools across Leeds and West Yorkshire.

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our commitment to high standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to thorough compliance checks in line with DfE guidance, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.