At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with Autism and complex needs in a nurturing educational environment.
- Company: Respected specialist Autism provision in Bradford.
- Benefits: Full-time hours, temp-to-perm opportunity, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Join a supportive team dedicated to helping every learner reach their full potential.
- Why this job: Make a genuine difference in children's lives every day while building a rewarding career.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification and experience with Autism or additional needs.
We are currently recruiting on behalf of a highly respected specialist Autism provision in Bradford for a Level 3 Specialist Learning Support Assistant to support pupils aged 3–19 years with Autism, Communication & Interaction needs, and complex learning difficulties. This is a fantastic opportunity for compassionate, resilient and committed professionals who are passionate about helping children and young people develop communication, independence, confidence and emotional regulation within a specialist educational setting.
About the School
- Autism
- Complex communication needs, including non-verbal learners
- Sensory processing differences
- Social, emotional and behavioural needs
- Learning difficulties and additional complex needs
The school provides a structured, nurturing and highly supportive environment where learning is tailored to each pupil’s developmental stage and individual needs. Staff work collaboratively to support pupils with:
- Communication development
- Emotional regulation
- Independence and life skills
- Social interaction and relationship building
- Access to learning through highly personalised approaches
You will join an experienced and welcoming team committed to helping every learner reach their full potential.
The Role
As a Level 3 Specialist Learning Support Assistant, you will support pupils across a range of ages and developmental stages throughout the school. Many pupils require support with communication, emotional regulation, sensory needs, routines and accessing learning through play-based, developmental and highly personalised approaches, often reflecting EYFS principles regardless of chronological age. Working closely alongside teachers, therapists and specialist staff, you will help create engaging learning experiences that enable every child to thrive.
Key Responsibilities
- Support children and young people with Autism and complex needs
- Build positive, trusting and nurturing relationships with pupils
- Support learners with communication differences, including non-verbal communication
- Adapt learning activities to meet individual developmental needs
- Support emotional regulation, sensory processing and social interaction
- Encourage independence, confidence and essential life skills
- Use calm, consistent and proactive approaches to support behaviours linked to communication and sensory needs
- Provide personal care where required
- Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and specialist SEND professionals
- Help maintain a safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment
Essential Requirements
- Level 3 Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or equivalent Level 3 childcare/education qualification (essential)
- Experience supporting children or young people with Autism and/or additional needs
- Experience within SEND, specialist education, care, residential, healthcare or support settings
- A calm, patient and nurturing approach
- Understanding of communication differences and sensory needs
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Emotional resilience and the ability to adapt to individual pupil needs
- A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with complex needs
We Welcome Applications From Candidates currently working as:
- Level 3 Teaching Assistant
- Level 3 Learning Support Assistant
- SEND Teaching Assistant
- Autism Support Worker
- SEN Practitioner
- Specialist Learning Support Assistant
- Early Years Practitioner (Level 3)
- Residential Support Worker
- Healthcare Assistant
- Behaviour Mentor
- Youth Worker
- Mental Health Support Worker
What We Offer
- Full-time, long-term opportunity
- Monday to Friday working hours
- Temp-to-perm potential
- Immediate start available
- Supportive and experienced specialist school team
- Ongoing professional development within SEND
- Opportunity to build a rewarding career in specialist education
- The chance to make a genuine difference in children’s lives every day
Job Details
- Role: Level 3 Specialist Learning Support Assistant (Autism & Complex Needs)
- Location: Bradford (BD9)
- Hours: Full-Time | Monday–Friday
- Contract: Long-Term with Temp-to-Perm Opportunity
- Start Date: Immediate Start Available
Level 3 Teaching Assistant, Special School in Bradford employer: Engage Partners Limited
Engage Partners Limited is an excellent employer for those looking to kickstart their career in education, particularly as a Primary Teaching Assistant Apprentice in Dartford. With a strong focus on employee growth, the company offers a fully funded Level 3 Apprenticeship, comprehensive training, and mentoring, all within a supportive work culture that values learning and development. This role not only allows you to earn while you learn but also provides a meaningful opportunity to make a difference in children's lives.
