SEN Learning Support Assistant

SEN Learning Support Assistant

Department: Recruitment - North

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Compensation: £25.00 - £35.00 / hour

Description

Be more than an educator.

Be the reason a young person believes in a brighter future.

Whether you're stepping into alternative education from mainstream, returning after a break or bringing years of valuable SEN experience into a new role, your knowledge, care and commitment can change a young person's life.

We're currently looking for education professionals to join our team in providing bespoke and holistic support to young people who are out of mainstream education. If you're passionate about supporting learners with SEND and want a role where every day makes a difference, we would love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

• Providing 1:1 or 2:1 support to young people in their homes or a suitable public setting
• Delivering personalised, creative sessions that reflect each learner's needs, interests and abilities
• Monitoring and reporting on student progress after each session and setting clear, achievable targets to support ongoing development
• Conducting risk assessments and ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed
• Working flexibly (on a bank staff contract) and term-time only, with sessions typically lasting 3 to 5 hours during the school day

Who we're looking for

• Education professionals with SEN and SEMH needs experience, including communication needs, anxiety and challenging behaviour
• Those from Secondary or Post-16 backgrounds, including specialist SEND settings (experience with Makaton, PECS and behaviour support is an advantage)
• Individuals with a minimum of 2 consistent weekdays of availability
• Professionals with up-to-date understanding of safeguarding and child protection

What you can expect from Fresh Start in Education

• £25-£35 per hour, depending on experience
• Travel subsidy & £15 per day resource allowance
• Free access to counselling and wellbeing services, pension options, and store discounts
• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
• Dedicated line manager support and inclusion in a supportive, expert team
• Bank staff role (PAYE), offering both short-term and long-term placements