Learning & Behaviour Assistant – Secondary SEND Provision

Location: Wakefield, WF7
Job Type: Full-Time | Monday–Friday
Contract: Long-Term | Temp-to-Perm
Start Date: ASAP

Are you an experienced Learning Support Assistant, Behaviour Support Worker or SEND Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role supporting young people with additional needs?

We are recruiting a Learning & Behaviour Assistant to join a specialist Integrated Resource Provision within a mainstream secondary school in Wakefield (WF7), supporting students aged 11–16 with SEND, learning difficulties and behavioural needs.

The Role

You’ll provide 1:1 and small-group support to students who may have:

• Autism (ASC) and ADHD

• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs

• Speech, language and communication difficulties

• Emotional regulation and behavioural challenges

• Learning difficulties and additional support needs

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting students to engage in lessons and overcome barriers to learning.

• Managing challenging behaviour using positive, consistent approaches.

• Helping students develop emotional regulation, confidence and independence.

• Building trusting relationships with young people who may struggle in mainstream education.

• Supporting pupils within the specialist provision and mainstream classrooms.

Who Are We Looking For?

We welcome applicants with experience in:

• SEND / SEMH Teaching Assistant roles

• Behaviour Support or Learning Mentoring

• Youth Work or Residential Childcare

• Autism, ADHD or Learning Disability Support

• Alternative Provision (AP) or PRU settings

Previous experience supporting young people with SEND, challenging behaviour or additional learning needs is highly desirable.

You should be patient, resilient, proactive and confident managing behaviour while helping students achieve their educational potential.

What’s on Offer?

• Full-time, Monday–Friday hours

• Immediate start available

• Long-term opportunity with potential for a permanent contract

• Supportive specialist SEND provision

• Ongoing training and professional development

• Dedicated support from Engage Education

Apply Today!

If you’re passionate about supporting young people with SEND, improving behaviour and helping students succeed in education, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now for an immediate conversation about the role.

All applicants are subject to safeguarding and compliance checks, including an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.