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Job Title: Learning Support Assistant – SEND & Challenging Behaviour
Location: Harrogate
Contract type: Long Term Temporary
Leader Education are seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join a SEND school in Harrogate. The role involves supporting children and young people aged 2–19 with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD), Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), and associated challenging behaviours.
This opportunity is ideal for candidates who either have relevant experience or bring strong transferable skills, along with a genuine commitment to supporting individuals with additional needs. It offers a rewarding long-term position where you can make a real and lasting impact on the lives of children and young people with SEND.
You will be joining a dedicated and highly supportive team of staff, all focused on enabling pupils to reach their full potential in a safe and nurturing environment.
This is a long-term role, subject to a successful trial day, with working hours of 8:45am to 3:50pm.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
- An enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain one
- Have experience working in a transferable role
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Some experience working with or alongside pupils that have SEND
- A compassionate, resilient and patient personality
- A great understanding of safeguarding and the welfare of children and young people
- Be familiar with some tailored interventions and programmes that are used to support children and young people with PMLD, ASC and/or challenging behaviour
Leader Education Can Offer
- Competitive pay rates
- Refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme: £100 per referral (terms apply)
- Free CPD including Team Teach
- A dedicated consultant to answer any queries and for ongoing support
Interested candidates are invited to submit a comprehensive CV outlining their teaching experience and qualifications that are relevant to this role. Please submit your CV or give us a call on for more information.
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