Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant - SEN School (Post-16, Autism & Complex Needs)

Location:

WF4 (easily commutable from Wakefield, Barnsley, Huddersfield & surrounding areas)

Pay: £107 - £115 per day

Hours:

Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm

Start Date:

13th of April

Are you passionate about supporting young people with autism and complex needs? We're recruiting a Learning Support Assistant for a specialist SEN school in WF4, working with learners aged 16-25.

This is a highly rewarding opportunity to support young adults as they develop independence, communication, and essential life skills to prepare for adulthood.

In this role, you will support the delivery of a personalised, holistic curriculum for learners with Autism and complex needs, focusing on:

• Communication development using Total Communication approaches, including visual supports and sensory strategies
• Building independence, life skills, and preparation for adulthood
• Supporting emotional regulation, wellbeing, and positive behaviour
• Delivering engaging, sensory-based and experiential learning activities
• Working towards EHCP outcomes through tailored, needs-led planning
• Encouraging both structured learning and learner-led engagement

• Supporting learners on a 1:1 basis or in small groups
• Assisting with structured, practical, and sensory learning sessions
• Promoting independence, confidence, and functional life skills
• Supporting behaviour and emotional regulation in a calm, consistent manner
• Using communication tools such as Makaton, PECS, or visual symbols
• Working closely with teaching staff, therapists, and support teams
• Supporting with personal care where required

• Experience supporting individuals with SEN, autism, or complex needs
• A patient, resilient, and compassionate approach