SEND Learning Support Assistant - Autism & ADHD

Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy; Leeds; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is seeking a dedicated SEND Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with complex needs, including autism and ADHD. You will help pupils access the curriculum and reach their full potential in a fixed-term full-time role, starting as soon as possible.

The role requires a flexible, positive attitude and a proactive approach to supporting learners with anxiety and high needs while maintaining close home-school communications.

Qualifications

• Secure understanding of autism with empathy and neurodiversity-affirming practice.
• Knowledge of ADHD and its impact on executive function and classroom engagement.
• Able to adapt learning activities to reduce anxiety and support reluctant learners.
• Excellent patience, emotional resilience, and calm approach with challenging behaviours.
• Strong liaison with parents to monitor learning needs from EHCP targets.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with complex needs to access the curriculum.
• Assist in implementing EHCP targets on a daily basis.
• Foster inclusive, low-pressure learning activities to increase participation.

Skills

Autism understanding

ADHD understanding

Behaviour management

Communication with home

Empathy & resilience

Job description

Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is seeking a dedicated SEND Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with complex needs, including autism and ADHD. You will help pupils access the curriculum and reach their full potential in a fixed-term full-time role, starting as soon as possible.

The role requires a flexible, positive attitude and a proactive approach to supporting learners with anxiety and high needs while maintaining close home-school communications.