SEN Learning Support Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks dedicated SEN Learning Support Assistants to impact the lives of primary-aged children with special educational needs. This rewarding role involves working closely with students, planning engaging sessions to enhance their life skills, communication, and basic literacy. You will provide emotional and behavioral support while ensuring a safe learning environment. Join a nationally recognized provider committed to making a difference in vulnerable children's lives, with competitive pay and a supportive work culture. If you are passionate about education and looking to make a real impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Subsidised travel costs

Free wellbeing and counselling service

Pension option

Store discounts

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience with vulnerable children or young people with additional needs.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging life skills and literacy sessions.

Responsibilities

• Support children with SEN on a 1:1 basis in an educational setting.
• Plan and deliver life skills and communication sessions creatively.

Skills

Experience with children with autism

Planning and delivering life skills sessions

Communication skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Emotional and behavioral support

Education

Minimum of 2 years’ professional experience

Tools

PECS knowledge

Job description

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Client:

Fresh Start in Education

Location:

Abingdon, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

7e4144296373

Job Views:

3

Posted:

13.04.2025

Expiry Date:

28.05.2025

Job Description:

Make a difference to the lives of children with SEN and complex needs

• Do you have experience with children with autism, global developmental delay and complex needs?
• Are you able to plan and deliver engaging sessions to develop life skills, communication and learning at Early Years levels?
• Are you available to work 5 days a week, 8:45am to 3:20pm in the Cowley area?

Fresh Start in Education are looking for experienced and person-centred SEN Learning Support Assistants to work on a 1:1 basis with primary-aged children with learning, communication and personal care needs in a primary educational setting.

This role involves planning and delivering communication, life skills and basic literacy and numeracy skills sessions in creative, practical and engaging ways on a 1:1 basis, as well as supporting the child in a whole-class setting where appropriate. The role will also involve emotional and behavioural support, as well as providing personal care when necessary, supported by another member of staff. Knowledge of PECS is desirable.

The placement:

• Working with your student on a 1:1 or 2:1 basis in an educational setting
• Planning & delivering life skills, communication and early literacy/numeracy skills sessions on a 1:1 basis
• Supporting 1:1 in a class setting where appropriate
• 5 days a week, 8:45am - 3:20pm, term-times only
• Bank Staff worker – providing short-term provisions as and when they arise, paid via PAYE

What you need to apply:

• Minimum of 2 years’ professional experience working with vulnerable children or young people with additional needs (SEN, SEMH needs and other barriers to learning)
• Experience planning and delivering life skills, communication and early literacy/numeracy skills sessions to primary-aged children
• Monday-Friday availability for this role or a minimum of 2 consistent days a week for other bank staff placements
• A commitment to keeping children and young people safe and a practical and up to date knowledge of safeguarding

The benefits

• Competitive hourly rate of £25 to £35 per hour
• Subsidised travel costs and £15 per day for resources
• Free wellbeing and counselling service, pension option & store discounts
• Work for a nationally recognised provider of specialist academic, social and emotional support for vulnerable young children and adults

We are the go to provider of alternative education in the UK. As an independent company with over a decade of experience supporting some of the most vulnerable children, young people and young adults throughout the UK we facilitate life changing work in our student’s lives, their families and surrounding communities.

The dedication and compassion of our staff continue to make a lasting difference in the lives of those we serve, helping to shape brighter futures for generations to come. But we can’t do it without you. To find out more about how you can make a difference in the lives of our students call 020 3409 6410. We would love to speak with you.

Due to the nature of the work and our commitment to safeguarding our students, you will be required to undergo thorough background checks including ID, Right to Work and employment checks and will also require an enhanced DBS.