SEN Learning Support Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Travel subsidy

Resource allowance

Counselling & wellbeing

Pension options

Store discounts

CPD & training

Line manager support

Bank staff PAYE

Job summary

Fresh Start in Education Ltd is seeking a SEN Learning Support Assistant in Nailsea, Somerset, to provide 1:1 or small-group educational support to children and young people with SEND. Sessions run during the school day, term-time only, in homes or specialist settings, with flexible, compassionate teamwork.

You will help learners build confidence, deliver creative sessions tailored to needs, and collaborate with a supportive, expert team. Salary £25–£36 per hour.

Qualifications

• SEN experience or related education experience.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection principles.
• Ability to work with children with diverse needs (SEND, SEMH).
• Experience or interest in working with students with autism or learning difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or 2:1 educational support to children and young people in homes or specialist settings.
• Sessions run during school hours (term time only) and typically last 3 to 5 hours.
• Deliver creative sessions tailored to each learner’s needs and interests.
• Support learners to build confidence and achieve meaningful outcomes at their own pace.
• Work flexibly as part of a compassionate, expert-led team.
• Engage learners with SEND or SEMH needs.

Skills

SEN experience

Autism support

Safeguarding knowledge

Flexible availability

Home/school support

Education

Education background

Job description

SEN Learning Support Assistant

Department: Recruitment - South

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Nailsea, Somerset

Compensation: £25.00 - £36.00 / hour

Description

Use Your Experience to Inspire the Next Generation

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with SEND? Whether you’re an experienced SEN professional, teacher, TA or tutor, your skills and experience could make a life-changing difference.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing 1:1 or 2:1 educational support to children and young people in their homes or specialist settings in the Somerset area.
• Sessions run during the school day (term time only) and typically last 3 to 5 hours.
• Working flexibly as part of a compassionate, expert-led team that values you, your skills and creative input.
• Engaging learners with Special Educational Needs or Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs.
• Delivering creative sessions tailored to each learner’s needs and interests.
• Supporting young people with additional needs
• Helping learners build confidence and achieve meaningful outcomes at their own pace.

Who We’re Looking For

• Teachers, tutors, teaching assistants, SEN specialists and other education professionals.
• Those with Primary, Secondary, Post-16 or specialist SEND experience
• Professionals with experience or interest in working with students with autism, communication needs, and learning difficulties.
• Candidates 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
• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
• Dedicated line manager support and inclusion in a supportive, expert team
• Bank staff role (PAYE), offering both short-term and long-term placements