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Learning Support Assistant | Specialist Provision | High Peak, SK23

Competitive daily pay | Long-term placement opportunities | Specialist roles in specialist education | Free CPD access | Consultant guidance throughout your placement

Long Term Futures is working alongside a inclusive specialist provision in the High Peak to recruit a dedicated learning support assistant to join their team after the Easter break (April 2025). This rewarding role involves working closely with students with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and complex behaviours.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people, supporting their education, care, and personal development within a specialist provision.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide 1:1 and small group support to students in and outside the classroom

Assist in the delivery of personalised Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)

Support students with communication, sensory processing, and social interaction

Help with personal care and mobility needs where required

Adapt and prepare learning materials to support individual learning styles

Build supportive relationships with students, staff, and families

Track student progress and contribute to reporting on outcomes

Participate in ongoing training to enhance your SEN knowledge and skills

Ideal Candidate:

Holds a relevant qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3 in Teaching, Care, or Special Educational Needs) or equivalent experience

Experience working with children or young people with SEN, particularly PMLD and complex needs

Patient, empathetic, and able to respond calmly and effectively to challenging behaviours

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Able to work well within a multidisciplinary team

Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students

School & Environment:

A warm, welcoming, and inclusive specialist SEN school in High Peak

Supportive leadership team and collaborative staff culture

Students are taught in small groups with tailored curriculums to meet individual needs

Opportunities for personal development and career progression

Why Work with Us?

Competitive daily pay (PAYE)

Long-term placement within a highly supportive school

Specialist roles in SEN, PMLD, ASD, and complex needs

Free CPD and ongoing professional development

Consultant support throughout your placement and career journey

If you're a passionate and caring education professional looking to make a genuine difference in a specialist setting, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV or contact us Henri at Long Term Futures directly to find out more about the role and school