SEN Education Specialist

Education Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

£15 per day resource allowance

Travel subsidy

Free counselling services

CPD and training opportunities

Dedicated line manager support

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking a SEN Learning Support Assistant to provide personalized support for children with special educational needs. This role involves delivering 1:1 or 2:1 sessions in homes or public settings, catering to individual learner needs. Professionals should have experience with SEN and SEMH, and a minimum of 2 weekdays available. The position offers flexible working hours, competitive pay of £25-£35 per hour, and additional perks like travel subsidies and support services.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide support for children with Autism, learning disabilities, and challenging behaviour.
• Experience working in Early Years, Primary, Secondary, or specialist SEND settings.
• Minimum of 2 consistent weekdays of availability.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or 2:1 support to children in their homes or public settings.
• Deliver personalized sessions reflecting each learner's needs.
• Work flexibly as part of a compassionate team.

Skills

Experience with SEN and SEMH needs

Flexible availability

Up-to-date understanding of safeguarding

Job description

SEN Learning Support Assistant

Department: Recruitment - Midlands

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Leicester, Leicestershire

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