SEN Learning Support Assistant

Fresh Start In Education Ltd; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel subsidy

Resource allowance (£15 per day)

Counselling and wellbeing services

Pension options

Store discounts

CPD and training opportunities

Line manager support

Bank staff PAYE

Job summary

Fresh Start In Education Ltd in Bury St Edmunds is seeking a SEN Learning Support Assistant to provide 1:1 or small group support to children with SEND in non-mainstream settings. This flexible, bank staff role offers term-time style sessions and varied hours.

You will deliver personalised, creative sessions, monitor progress, and uphold safeguarding; the role requires at least one year SEN experience, availability on two consistent weekdays, and a commitment to well-being and safeguarding

Qualifications

• At least one year experience supporting children and young people with SEN and SEMH needs.
• Experience across Primary, Secondary or Post-16 settings including specialist SEND settings.
• Deep understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Minimum two consistent weekdays of availability.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or 2:1 support to children and young people in homes or public settings.
• Deliver personalised, creative sessions reflecting each learner's needs and interests.
• Monitor and report on progress after each session with clear targets.
• Conduct risk assessments and follow safeguarding procedures.
• Work flexibly on bank staff contracts with term-time only sessions (3–5 hours).

Job description

SEN Learning Support Assistant

Department: Recruitment - North

Employment Type: Flexible

Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Compensation: £25.00 - £36.00 / hour

Description

Make a difference beyond the classroom.

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 in Bury St Edmunds and surrounding areas 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 at least one year experience supporting children and young people with SEN and SEMH needs
• Those from Primary, Secondary or Post-16 backgrounds, including specialist SEND settings
• 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–£36 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