Specialist Learning Support Assistant x3
| Posting date: | 07 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £21,775.00 to £22,120.20 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | A competitive salary Generous annual leave entitlement Access to an occupational pension scheme A range of employee benefits including; public transport and gym memberships discount |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 September 2025 |
| Location: | Wakefield, West Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Wakefield Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 243568 |
Summary
Wakefield Inclusion Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Support Service (WISENDSS) are seeking a Specialist Learning support Assistant to work within our Vision Impairement Resource at Crofton Academy.
We are looking for a motivated individual to provide excellent support to our visually impaired pupils within the resource base and mainstream classes.
We are looking for motivated professionals to provide excellent support to our visually impaired pupils that enables them to access learning and social opportunities alongside their peers.
Experience of working with children with special educational needs and disabilities, particulary visual impairment would be an advantage however training will be given to the right person;
Good communication skills;
Ability to work as part of a team with ability to also show initiative;
Commitment to helping children learn and make good progress;
Optimism, sense of humour and ability to solve problems;
A willingness to learn;
An excellent work ethic.
This post is term-time 32.5 hour/week
We are happy to discuss the nature of this role and the nature of the pupils/students who attend resource base. Candidates can contact Samantha Cariss VI Team Lead scariss@wakefield.gov.uk
The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information.
We are looking for a motivated individual to provide excellent support to our visually impaired pupils within the resource base and mainstream classes.
We are looking for motivated professionals to provide excellent support to our visually impaired pupils that enables them to access learning and social opportunities alongside their peers.
Experience of working with children with special educational needs and disabilities, particulary visual impairment would be an advantage however training will be given to the right person;
Good communication skills;
Ability to work as part of a team with ability to also show initiative;
Commitment to helping children learn and make good progress;
Optimism, sense of humour and ability to solve problems;
A willingness to learn;
An excellent work ethic.
This post is term-time 32.5 hour/week
We are happy to discuss the nature of this role and the nature of the pupils/students who attend resource base. Candidates can contact Samantha Cariss VI Team Lead scariss@wakefield.gov.uk
The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information.