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Learning Support Assistant
Job summary
A leading SEND school in Ossett is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to provide 1:1 support to pupils with complex needs. Ideal candidates will have experience with SEND and a background in psychology or education. This role offers competitive pay between £101.40 and £120 per day, with full-time hours from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday. Join a supportive team and make a real difference in the lives of children who need it most.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, autism, SEMH, or complex needs.
- Strong communication skills and commitment to teamwork.
- Eligible for full-time, term-time support from Monday to Friday.
Responsibilities
- Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with complex needs.
- Supporting communication through Makaton, PECS, visuals, and sensory strategies.
- Helping pupils regulate emotions and manage behaviour in a safe environment.
Skills
Education
Location: Ossett - easy commute from Dewsbury, Wakefield, Mirfield, Horbury & surrounding areas
Salary: £101.40 - £120 per day
Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday
Start Date: January
Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs? Looking for a long-term role where your skills and care truly impact young lives?
We are recruiting Learning Support Assistants for a highly respected SEND school in Ossett, supporting pupils aged 11-16 year olds with autism, communication difficulties (including non‑verbal learners), complex learning needs, sensory challenges, and medical needs.
This is an ideal role for experienced SEN staff, psychology, criminology, or education graduates, youth workers, and care professionals looking to make a meaningful impact while developing their skills in a supportive, structured environment.
- Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with complex needs
- Supporting communication through Makaton, PECS, visuals, and sensory strategies
- Helping pupils regulate emotions and manage behaviour in a safe, nurturing environment
- Assisting with personal care and medical needs (training provided)
- Delivering structured learning and sensory activities
- Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and behaviour specialists to meet EHCP targets
- Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, autism, SEMH, or complex needs
- Calm, patient, resilient, and empathetic approach
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Commitment to full‑time, term‑time work (Mon‑Fri, 8:30-3:30)
- Ideally local to Ossett or willing to commute from Dewsbury, Wakefield, Mirfield, or surrounding areas
- Desirable backgrounds: SEN support, youth work, residential care, psychology, criminology, behaviour mentoring, care support
- Competitive pay: £101.40 - £120 per day
- Long‑term stability in a well‑resourced SEND school
- Ongoing CPD and professional development
- Supportive, experienced SEN team and senior leadership
- Work that truly changes lives every single day
- Clear pathways into teaching, therapy, pastoral work, or behaviour support
- Experienced SEN Learning Support Assistants
- Teaching Assistants looking to gain specialist SEND experience
- Psychology, Criminology, or Education graduates
- Care, youth work, or residential professionals
- Anyone passionate about making a positive impact on children with additional needs
If you're ready to make a genuine difference and join a supportive SEND school in Ossett, we'd love to hear from you!
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