SEN Education and Engagement Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Travel subsidy

£15 per session resource allowance

Free access to counselling and wellbeing services

Pension options

Store discounts

Job summary

An education organization is seeking a SEN Learning Support Assistant to provide essential support to children with learning and communication needs. This role will involve planning and delivering engaging sessions, collaborating with a dedicated team, and offering emotional and behavioral support. Ideal candidates should have at least one year of experience in educational settings and familiarity with communication strategies like PECS and Makaton. A pay range of £25–£35 per hour is offered, along with travel subsidies and support services.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience as a teacher, tutor, or SEN specialist.
• Background in Early Years, Primary, Secondary, or specialist SEND environments.
• Up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or 2:1 support to children in their homes or other settings.
• Plan and deliver learning and engagement activities.
• Engage with students with complex needs and help them achieve outcomes.

Skills

Experience supporting young people with SEN/SEMH needs

De-escalation and behaviour management skills

Familiarity with PECS

Familiarity with Makaton

Communication skills

Job description

SEN Learning Support Assistant

Department: Recruitment - South

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Kidlington, Oxfordshire

Compensation: £25.00 - £35.00 / hour

Description

A new year brings new beginnings - and this could be yours

Whether you’re stepping away from an educational setting, returning to work with young people after a break or bringing valuable SEN experience, your skills can transform a young person’s future.

Fresh Start in Education are looking for experienced and person‑centred SEN Learning Support Assistants to work on a 1:1 or 2:1 basis with young people with learning, communication and sensory needs in their homes or other settings in the Oxford area.

This role involves planning and delivering communication, life skills and basic literacy and numeracy skills sessions in creative, practical and engaging ways on a 1:1 or 2:1 basis. The role will also involve emotional and behavioural support and knowledge of Makaton, PECS or other communication systems is desirable.

What you’ll be doing:

• Providing 1:1 or 2:1 support to children and young people in their homes or other settings in the Oxford area
• Planning and delivering learning and engagement activities, as well as providing communication, emotional and behavioural support
• Running sessions during the school day (term time only) that typically last 3 to 5 hours
• Engaging with students who may have autism, ADHD, SEMH needs, GDD or complex needs and helping them achieve outcomes at their pace
• 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 individuals who have:

• Experience (at least 1 year) as teachers, tutors, teaching assistants, SEN specialists and education professionals who have directly supported young people with SEN/SEMH needs
• A background in Early Years, Primary, Secondary, 16+ education or specialist SEND environments
• Familiarity with PECS, Makaton or other communication strategies
• De‑escalation and behaviour management skills
• A minimum of 2 consistent weekdays available
• An up‑to‑date knowledge of safeguarding and child protection

What you can expect from Fresh Start in Education :

• £25–£35 per hour, depending on experience
• Travel subsidy and £15 per session resource allowance
• Free access to counselling and wellbeing services, pension options and store discounts
• Dedicated line manager, support and inclusion in a supportive, expert team
• Bank staff role (PAYE), offering both short‑term and long‑term placements