SEND Learning Support Assistant - Full-Time, Term-Time Growth

PK Education Limited; Adwick le Street; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

24/7 consultant support

Competitive pay

Job summary

PK Education Limited is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant in the Doncaster area to help pupils with severe learning difficulties access a personalised curriculum. You’ll support communication, sensory needs, and emotional regulation, with responsibilities spanning one-to-one, small groups and classroom settings.

Role is full‑time, term-time only, with potential permanent opportunities. Competitive daily pay and on‑the‑job training are offered, along with strong consultant support to

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND/SLD in school, care or community settings.
• Be patient, resilient and adaptable, tailoring approach to individual needs.
• Willingness to learn communication support methods (e.g., PECS, Makaton) and manage sensory needs and complex behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Support learners to access a highly personalised curriculum aligned to their EHCPs.
• Assist with communication support, sensory integration, and emotional regulation.
• Support personal care and hygiene, toileting, feeding or mobility as needed.
• Deliver learning in one-to-one or small groups and assist in whole-class sessions.
• Collaborate with therapists, teachers and families to promote pupil wellbeing and life skills.

Skills

SEND experience

Patience and resilience

Adaptability

Communication support willingness

Care and inclusion focus

Education

Level 2/3 Supporting Teaching & Learning

Job description

PK Education Limited is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant in the Doncaster area to help pupils with severe learning difficulties access a personalised curriculum. You’ll support communication, sensory needs, and emotional regulation, with responsibilities spanning one-to-one, small groups and classroom settings.

Role is full‑time, term-time only, with potential permanent opportunities. Competitive daily pay and on‑the‑job training are offered, along with strong consultant support to