SEND Learning Support Assistant
| Posting date: | 07 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £82.14 to £100 per day |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 03 February 2026 |
| Location: | Leeds |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 199116 |
Summary
Start: Immediate
Contract: Day-to-day, short-term, long-term, or permanent - full-time or part-time
We are seeking compassionate and dedicated SEND Learning Support Assistants to work in a school environment in Leeds. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals from a care background who want to gain classroom experience, or for those with existing experience supporting children and young people with SEND needs, including Autism (ASD), Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD), and other complex learning or medical needs.
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Support pupils with their personal needs, including social, health, hygiene, first aid, and overall welfare
Support pupils with their personal needs, including social, health, hygiene, first aid, and overall welfare
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Assist pupils with complex medical needs and provide emergency support when required
Assist pupils with complex medical needs and provide emergency support when required
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Support communication and speech development for pupils with additional needs
Support communication and speech development for pupils with additional needs
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Provide help with personal care, feeding, and hydration
Provide help with personal care, feeding, and hydration
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Assist with mobility, including lifting, carrying, or wheelchair support
Assist with mobility, including lifting, carrying, or wheelchair support
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Promote inclusion, engagement, and independence in daily school life
Promote inclusion, engagement, and independence in daily school life
We're seeking attentive, patient, and empathetic individuals with transferable skills from care, support, or related backgrounds. Previous experience with SEND pupils is highly desirable, but a passion for making a difference is essential.
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Full induction training and Level 2 Team Teach certification provided by our in-house team
Full induction training and Level 2 Team Teach certification provided by our in-house team
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Dedicated consultants to support you throughout your placements
Dedicated consultants to support you throughout your placements
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Competitive daily pay rates
Competitive daily pay rates
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£100 refer-a-friend scheme
£100 refer-a-friend scheme
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Opportunities across Yorkshire and the East Midlands
Opportunities across Yorkshire and the East Midlands
We are proud to be an inclusive employer, committed to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and creating accessible opportunities across education.
All candidates must have an Enhanced DBS certificate (registered on the Update Service or willing to apply), and original qualifications must be verified before placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
If you're passionate about supporting children with SEND and want to make a real impact in a school setting, we'd love to hear from you!