Driving SEN Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a compassionate Driving SEN Learning Support Assistant to join their Outreach Team in Plymouth. This full-time role offers a rewarding opportunity to support children with special educational needs in various community settings. You will provide tailored learning support, ensuring that each child's educational needs are met outside the traditional classroom. The position requires a full UK driving license and a suitable vehicle for transporting children, making flexibility and a calm demeanor essential. If you're passionate about inclusive education and making a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Mileage allowance

Consistent hours during school term-time

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with ASD, ADHD, SEMH, MLD.
• Willingness to apply for an enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 or small group support to children with SEN.
• Escort and supervise children safely in your own vehicle.

Skills

Experience with Special Educational Needs

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Calm and resilient approach

Education

Relevant qualification in SEN support

Job description

Job Title: Driving SEN Learning Support Assistant - Outreach Support (Plymouth)
Location: Plymouth and surrounding areas
Salary: £88 - £95 per day
Job Type: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Start Date: ASAP
Driving Licence & Own Vehicle Required

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Driving SEN Learning Support Assistant to work within our SEN Outreach Team, supporting children from Primary SEN settings across the Plymouth area. This is a highly rewarding and dynamic role where you'll help children with a variety of special educational needs (SEN) to access tailored learning outside of a traditional classroom setting.

This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about inclusive education, enjoys working flexibly across different environments and is confident working 1:1 or in small groups. You will often escort children in your own vehicle to and from outreach sessions, making a full, clean UK driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle essential.

• Provide tailored 1:1 or small group support to children with SEN in community or alternative settings.

• Assist in delivering structured learning sessions based on individual EHCP targets.

• Escort and supervise children safely in your own vehicle to and from outreach provisions (mileage allowance provided).

• Liaise with school staff, SENCOs, and other professionals to ensure continuity of care and education.

• Support the emotional, behavioural, and academic development of pupils in a nurturing, patient manner.

• Accurately record session outcomes and provide feedback to the wider SEN team.

• Experience working with children with Special Educational Needs (ASD, ADHD, SEMH, MLD, etc.)

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle suitable for transporting children (business insurance may be required).

• A calm, resilient, and flexible approach to working with young people.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• An enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply for one).

• Relevant qualification or training in SEN support is desirable but not essential.

• Daily rate of £88 to £95, depending on experience.

• Regular, consistent hours during school term-time.