Level 3 Teaching Assistant, Special School

Level 3 Specialist Learning Support Assistant (Autism & Complex Needs) ⭐

📍 Bradford (BD9)
🕒 Full-Time or part-time  | Monday–Friday | Long-Term Role | Temp-to-Perm Opportunity | Immediate Start

Are you a qualified Level 3 Learning Support Assistant with a passion for supporting children and young people with Autism and complex 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.

No two days are the same—every day is an opportunity to make a genuine difference.

About the School

This well-established specialist setting supports children and young people with:

• 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

Apply Now

If you hold a Level 3 qualification and are passionate about supporting children and young people with Autism, communication needs and complex learning difficulties, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to discuss this exciting Level 3 Specialist Learning Support Assistant opportunity in Bradford.