SEN Learning Support Assistant

Fresh Start In Education Ltd; Beccles; On-site; GBP 3,444,000 - 4,821,600; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel subsidy

£15 daily resource allowance

Counselling services

Pension options

Store discounts

CPD and training

Job summary

Fresh Start in Education is seeking a SEN Learning Support Assistant in Beccles, offering bank staff contracts with term-time sessions typically 3 to 5 hours. You will provide 1:1 or 2:1 support to learners in homes or community settings, delivering personalised sessions and monitoring progress to set achievable targets.

Experience with SEN and SEMH is essential; Makaton/PECS knowledge and safeguarding awareness are advantageous. Availability on a couple of weekdays is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEN and SEMH needs.
• Ability to support learners with diverse needs using personalised approaches.
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or 2:1 support to children and young people in homes or community settings.
• Deliver personalised sessions reflecting each learner's needs and interests.
• Monitor progress and set achievable targets for development.
• Conduct risk assessments and follow safeguarding procedures.
• Work on bank staff contracts, term-time only, sessions 3–5 hours long.

Skills

SEN experience

Safeguarding knowledge

Makaton

PECS

Behaviour support

Job description

SEN Learning Support Assistant

Department: Recruitment - North

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Beccles, Suffolk

Compensation: £25.00 - £35.00 / hour

Description

Can you inspire hope for the most vulnerable young people?

Whether you’re stepping into alternative education from mainstream, returning after a break or bringing years of valuable SEN experience, your skills can transform a young person’s future.

We're currently looking for Education Specialists to join our team in providing bespoke and holistic support to children and 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 children and 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
• Those from Primary, 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
• CPD and training opportunities
• Dedicated line manager support
• Bank staff role (PAYE), offering both short-term and long-term placements