SEN Learning Support Assistant

Fresh Start In Education Ltd; Bridport; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay

Resources allowance

Travel subsidy

Counselling & wellbeing

Pension options

Line manager support

Job summary

Fresh Start in Education Ltd is seeking a SEN Learning Support Assistant to provide 1:1 support to a young person with SEN and complex needs in Dorset. The role involves planning and delivering creative, sensory-based sessions to develop life skills, communication and emotional regulation.

The position offers flexible hours, travel and resources allowances, and full support from a dedicated team. You will work with a single learner, in home or community settings in the Bridport/Dorchester area,

Qualifications

• Experience with SEN and complex needs.
• Ability to plan and deliver personalised 1:1 sessions.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to a learner in home or community settings in Dorchester area.
• Plan and deliver engaging learning activities reflecting learner needs.
• Run school-term sessions typically 3–5 hours.
• Work flexibly as part of a supportive team.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Planning

Flexibility

Safeguarding knowledge

Tools

Makaton

PECS

Job description

SEN Learning Support Assistant

Department: Recruitment - South

Employment Type: Flexible

Location: Bridport, Dorset

Compensation: GBP 25.00 - GBP 36.00 / hour

Description

Could you be the person to guide young people with SEN to a brighter future? For some young people with SEN and complex needs, a personalised 1:1 learning programme, rather than a school environment, can be the key to helping them develop the confidence, skills and independence they need to grow and thrive.

Fresh Start in Education are looking for an experienced and person-centred Education Specialist to work on a 1:1 basis with a young man with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties in Dorset. This role involves planning and delivering creative, engaging and sensory-based sessions to support life skills, communication and emotional regulation.

With allowances for travel and resources and full support from our dedicated team, in this flexible role you'll enable a young person to discover the joy of learning. One learner, one relationship, one small step at a time.

What you'll be doing:

• Providing 1:1 support to a young person in their home or community in the Dorchester area
• Planning and delivering learning and engagement opportunities that reflect the learner's needs, interests and abilities
• Running sessions during the school day (term time only) that typically last 3 to 5 hours
• Working flexibly as part of a compassionate, expert-led team that values you and your skills

Who we're looking for:

We welcome applications from people who have:

• Experience (at least 1 year) as SEN specialists, teachers, teaching assistants, tutors and support workers who have directly supported young people with SEN and complex needs
• Experience supporting young people who are Post 16, but working lower than age-related expectations (equivalent of EYFS level)
• Experience supporting young people with multiple or complex SEN, including ASD, SLD, challenging behaviours, physical and medical needs
• A minimum of 2 consistent weekdays available
• An up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding and child protection

Familiarity with Makaton, PECS, or other communication strategies along with de-escalation and behaviour management training is an advantage.

What you can expect from Fresh Start in Education:

• GBP 25-GBP 36 per hour, depending on experience
• GBP 15 per session resources allowance and travel subsidy
• Free access to counselling and wellbeing services, CPD and pension options
• Dedicated line manager, support and inclusion in a supportive, expert team
• Bank staff role (PAYE), offering both short-term and long-term placements