Learning Support Assistant (CCA)

Posted 3 hours 17 minutes ago by Milk Education

£40,000 - £60,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Education Jobs
Yorkshire, Ossett, United Kingdom, WF5 0
Job Description
Learning Support Assistant - SEN School (Post-16, Autism & Complex Communication)

Location:Ossett (WF5) - easily commutable from Dewsbury, Normanton, Pontefract & surrounding areas
Pay: £101.40 - £120 per day
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
Start Date: ASAP

Make a Real Difference for Post-16 Learners with Autism & Complex Needs

Are you passionate about supporting young adults with complex communication needs, autism, and additional learning challenges? We're recruiting a Learning Support Assistant for a forward-thinking SEN school in Wakefield, working with post-16 students in the Aspire Pathway.

This is a highly rewarding role for someone committed to helping learners build confidence, independence, and essential life skills, preparing them for life beyond school.

About the role:

In this role you will deliver an individualised, experiential curriculum for learners with Autism and complex communication needs, focusing on:

  • Communication development using Total Communication strategie and the Engagement Model

  • Independence, life skills, and community inclusion

  • Health, wellbeing, and emotional regulation

  • Experiential, sensory-based learning in familiar, structured environments

  • Planning is holistic and needs-led, with EHCP outcomes central to all activities

  • A mix of adult-led and learner-initiated sessions ensures engagement and meaningful progress

  • Some learners may access integrated enrichment from the Connect Pathway

What You'll Be Doing

  • Supporting learners 1:1 or in small groups with autism and complex communication needs

  • Assisting with the delivery of structured, experiential learning activities

  • Helping pupils develop independence, confidence, and functional communication

  • Supporting emotional regulation and promoting positive behaviours

  • Using sensory strategies and communication tools (Makaton, PECS, symbols) to enhance engagement

  • Collaborating with teachers, therapists, and senior staff to deliver individualised learning plans

  • Team Teach experience is desirable but not essential

What We're Looking For

  • Experience supporting learners with SEND, autism, or communication challenges

  • A calm, patient, and empathetic approach

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills

  • Commitment to a full-time, term-time position (Monday-Friday, 8:30-3:30)

  • Open to candidates with backgrounds in SEN, youth work, social care, psychology, criminology, or support work

  • Ideal for candidates living in Wakefield, Dewsbury, Normanton, Pontefract, or nearby areas

Why Join Us

  • Competitive pay: £101.40 - £120 per day

  • Long-term, full-time role in a supportive, highly specialised SEN setting

  • Ongoing CPD and training, including communication strategies, sensory regulation, and behaviour support

  • Work in a structured, nurturing environment with experienced staff

  • Make a tangible impact on learners' independence, communication, and life skills

Ideal For

  • Experienced Learning Support Assistants

  • Graduates in Psychology, Criminology, Education, or related fields

  • Support workers looking to transition into education

  • Anyone passionate about autism, communication, and post-16 SEND provision

Apply Today

If you're ready to transform lives and support post-16 learners to reach their full potential, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or contact Samuel Agbana.


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