Driving SEN Learning Support Assistant

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Driving SEN Learning Support Assistant to join their Outreach Team. This role involves providing personalized support to children with special educational needs outside mainstream school settings. You will escort pupils in your own vehicle, ensuring their safe travel and helping them reach their full potential. The position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of young people, with consistent hours during term time and ongoing training opportunities. If you have a compassionate approach and relevant experience, this could be the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Ongoing CPD and training opportunities

Consistent hours during term time

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with special educational needs.
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEN.
• Transport and supervise children safely using your own vehicle.

Skills

Experience with SEN (ASD, ADHD, SEMH)

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Patience and Flexibility

Education

Relevant training in SEN support

Job description

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

About the Role:

We are looking for a committed and compassionate Driving SEN Learning Support Assistant to join our SEN Outreach Team, supporting children from Primary SEN settings across Torbay and Paignton. This rewarding role involves working outside of mainstream school settings to provide personalised support that helps children with special educational needs reach their full potential.

As part of the outreach model, you will be expected to escort pupils in your own vehicle, ensuring safe and timely travel to and from learning environments. A full UK driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle are essential.

• Deliver focused 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEN in off-site or community-based settings.

• Transport and supervise children safely using your own vehicle (mileage allowance available).

• Work collaboratively with school SENCOs, outreach coordinators, and other professionals to deliver EHCP-aligned learning support.

• Help manage challenging behaviour and provide emotional regulation support as needed.

• Keep accurate records and provide detailed session feedback to the wider team.

• Proven experience supporting children with SEN (e.g., ASD, ADHD, SEMH, or learning difficulties).

• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle (business insurance may be required).

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

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• An enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one).

• Relevant training or qualifications in SEN support are advantageous but not essential.

• Daily pay between £88 and £95, depending on experience.

• Term-time only role with consistent hours.

• Mileage reimbursement for travel using your own vehicle.

• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities.