SEN Learning Support Assistant

Education Ltd; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An education services provider in Bury St Edmunds is seeking a SEN Learning Support Assistant to provide tailored support to children with special educational needs. This role involves delivering one-on-one and small group sessions, working flexibly throughout the school day. Candidates should have experience with SEN and SEMH needs, and an understanding of safeguarding practices. The role offers a competitive hourly rate and additional support services.

Benefits

Travel subsidy

Free access to counselling services

Paid time off for training

Pension options

Store discounts

Qualifications

• Caring education professionals with experience in supporting children with special educational needs.
• Flexibility to work within various educational settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or 2:1 support to children with SEND and SEMH needs.
• Deliver personalized sessions based on learners' needs.
• Work term-time only during school hours.

Skills

Experience with SEN and SEMH needs

Availability on 2 consistent weekdays

Understanding of safeguarding and child protection

Job description

SEN Learning Support Assistant

Department: Recruitment - Midlands

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Compensation: £25.00 - £35.00 / hour

Description

Make a Fresh Start This New Year

Bring your skills, passion and experience into a role where you can truly change a young person’s life. We’re looking for caring education professionals to provide bespoke and holistic 1:1 or 2:1 support to children and young people with SEND and SEMH needs.

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
• Working term-time only, with sessions typically lasting 3 to 5 hours during the school day
• Working flexibly (on a bank staff contract) as part of a compassionate, expert-led team

Who we’re looking for

• Education professionals with SEN and SEMH needs experience, such as Autism, learning disabilities and challenging behaviour
• Those from Early Years, 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