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Specialist Learning Support Assistant

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Salary
£19,307.01 - £19,613.41, Grade 4, 32.5 hours, Permanent, Term time only
Expires
25/01/2026
Location
Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Job Type
Full Time

Wakefield Inclusion Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Support Service (WISENDSS) are seeking a Specialist Learning support Assistant to work within our Vision Impairement Resource at Crofton Academy.

We are looking for a motivated individual to provide excellent support to our visually impaired pupils within the resource base and mainstream classes.

We are looking for motivated professionals to provide excellent support to our visually impaired pupils that enables them to access learning and social opportunities alongside their peers.

• Experience of working with children with special educational needs and disabilities, particulary visual impairment would be an advantage however training will be given to the right person;
• Good communication skills;
• Ability to work as part of a team with ability to also show initiative;
• Commitment to helping children learn and make good progress;
• Optimism, sense of humour and ability to solve problems;
• A willingness to learn;
• An excellent work ethic.

This post is term-time 32.5 hour/week

We are happy to discuss the nature of this role and the nature of the pupils/students who attend resource base. Candidates can contact Samantha Cariss VI Team Lead scariss@wakefield.gov.uk

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.

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This role expires 25/01/2026.
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