Learning Support Assistant (SEN) in Pontefract

Make a difference every day - join our fantastic SEND support team at The King’s School! A rewarding role supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. We’re looking for a caring, patient and committed Learning Support Assistant (SEN) to join our dedicated team and play a vital role in supporting students with a wide range of additional needs across the school. This is a role where you will directly improve the learning, wellbeing and independence of our students. You will work under the guidance of our class teachers and specialist staff to deliver personalised support, learning activities and interventions in line with students’ ECHP provision requirements.

What you’ll do:

• Supporting students with individual or small‑group SEN learning activities and interventions, following teacher or specialist guidance.
• Helping to deliver personalised programmes in line with students’ EHCPs or SEN support plans.
• Supporting students with personal care, including hygiene, health and welfare needs, where required.
• Assisting students with mobility, helping them move around school safely if they have physical or mobility difficulties.
• Preparing, organising and supporting students’ use of equipment and resources, including ICT.
• Supporting behaviour and engagement, helping to maintain a positive, constructive learning environment.

This role would suit someone who enjoys working with young people, is patient and supportive, able to support a range of SEN needs, and keen to contribute to a nurturing school environment. A role where you can truly make a difference. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a compassionate and dedicated team who work together to ensure learning is engaging and rewarding for all students. If you are enthusiastic, reliable and committed to helping students achieve their best, we would love to hear from you. While experience in a school or with children and young people is desirable, it isn’t essential – your values and attitude matter most.

Contract details:

• Multiple permanent positions available.
• Term time plus 2 days (192 working days per year).
• 30 hours per week.
• To start as soon as possible.

Working pattern:

• Monday 08:25 – 15:15.
• Tuesday 08:25 – 15:15.
• Wednesday 08:25 – 14:55.
• Thursday 08:25 – 14:35.
• Friday 08:25 – 14:35.

What can we offer you?

• Be part of a team that values your wellbeing, development and work–life balance.
• Exciting career and leadership pathways supported by outstanding CPD opportunities.
• Everyday Development (EDD) Framework: A simple, personal and flexible goal‑based approach to continuous learning, career growth and wellbeing.
• Generous employer pension – West Yorkshire Pension Fund – LGPS.
• Generous annual leave entitlements paid as part of your annual salary (starting from 26 days annual leave, increasing to 31 days after 5 years' service – plus 8 statutory bank holidays).
• Fantastic family friendly policies with a focus on employee work/life balance.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Blue Light Card.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Free eye care via Specsavers.
• Childcare vouchers.
• Employee wellbeing programme (including physiotherapy, personal or professional concerns on legal, health, finance, wellbeing, and other matters).
• Discounts at numerous retailers including O2.
• Free flu vaccinations.

Qualifications:

• Experience working with children or in a school setting is desirable but not required.
• A caring, patient and supportive attitude towards students with SEN.
• Ability to work within class teachers' guidance and provide individual or small‑group support.
• Commitment to maintaining a positive, constructive learning environment.