Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant - SEN School (Autism & Complex Needs, Secondary-Post 16)
Location: WF5, Ossett (commutable from Wakefield, Dewsbury, Batley, Huddersfield & surrounding areas)
Pay: £107 - £120 per day
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
Start Date: ASAP

Make a Real Difference Supporting Students with Autism & Complex Needs

Are you passionate about supporting young people with autism (ASC) and complex needs?

We are recruiting a Learning Support Assistant for a specialist SEN school in Ossett (WF5), supporting students from secondary through to post-16. This is a rewarding opportunity to help learners develop communication, independence, and essential life skills in a structured and nurturing environment.

About this role

In this role, you will support a personalised, needs-led curriculum designed for learners with autism and complex needs, focusing on:

• Communication development using Total Communication, Makaton, PECS, and visual supports
• Building independence and life skills for adulthood
• Supporting sensory needs, emotional regulation, and wellbeing
• Delivering structured, routine-based and experiential learning
• Working towards EHCP outcomes through tailored support
• Encouraging engagement through both adult-led and student-led activities

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting students 1:1 and in small groups
• Assisting with structured, sensory and practical learning activities
• Promoting independence, confidence, and functional communication
• Supporting behaviour and emotional regulation in a calm, consistent manner
• Using communication tools (Makaton, PECS, visual timetables)
• Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and SEN staff
• Supporting with personal care where required

What We're Looking For

• Experience supporting individuals with SEN, autism, or complex needs
• A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to a full-time, term-time role
• Backgrounds in SEN, care, youth work, psychology, or support work are highly valued
• Team Teach or behaviour training (desirable but not essential)

Why Join This School?

• Competitive daily pay: £107 - £120
• Long-term, full-time opportunity in a specialist SEN setting
• Ongoing CPD and training (autism, communication, sensory and behaviour support)
• Supportive, experienced, and welcoming staff team
• Structured environment with a strong focus on student wellbeing and independence
• Opportunity to make a genuine, lasting impact on young people's lives

Ideal For

• SEN Teaching Assistants / Learning Support Assistants
• Graduates in Psychology, Criminology, Education, or Health & Social Care
• Support workers or care staff looking to move into education
• Anyone passionate about autism, SEND, and post-16 provision

Apply Today

If you're ready to support young people with autism and complex needs to achieve independence and reach their full potential, we'd love to hear from you.

Samuel Agbana

INLDS