Learning Support Assistant – Specialist SEN School (Wetherby)
Location: Wetherby
Start Date: As Soon As Possible
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only (8:30am-3:30pm)
Duration: Until the End of the Academic Year, with Opportunity for Permanent Contract
Agency: Career Teachers
Career Teachers are recruiting enthusiastic and committed Learning Support Assistants to join a welcoming specialist school in Wetherby. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting young people with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and dedicated to helping them thrive both academically and emotionally.
About the Role
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:
- Provide tailored support to students with autism on a 1:1 basis and within small groups.
- Assist in delivering personalised learning programmes designed to meet individual needs.
- Encourage engagement, communication, and positive behaviour.
- Support students with social, emotional, and sensory regulation.
- Work closely with teachers, pastoral staff, and wider support teams to create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
Candidate Requirements
We are looking for individuals who:
- Have essential experience supporting people with additional needs, particularly autism.
- Are patient, compassionate, and resilient.
- Can build trusting relationships with young people.
- Are reliable and able to work Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm, term time only.
- Are genuinely passionate about improving the lives and experiences of vulnerable young people.
What Career Teachers Offer
- Competitive daily pay rates.
- Support from a dedicated SEN consultant throughout your placement.
- A long-term role with the potential to transition to a permanent school contract.
- Access to training and professional development opportunities.
