SEN Teaching Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Travel subsidy and resource allowance

Free access to counselling and wellbeing services

Ongoing CPD and training opportunities

Job summary

A leading education provider in Northampton is seeking a SEN Learning Support Assistant to provide personalized support for children with special educational needs. The role requires empathy, creativity in session delivery, and a commitment to making a difference. Candidates should be available for a minimum of two weekdays and have experience in a relevant field. The position offers competitive compensation of £25–£35 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with SEN or SEMH needs.
• Ability to deliver education in creative and engaging ways.
• Up-to-date understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 support to children in their homes or suitable public settings.
• Delivering personalised, creative sessions reflecting each learner’s needs.
• Working flexibly as part of a compassionate, expert-led team.

Skills

Experience with SEN or SEMH needs

Ability to deliver education creatively

Empathy and commitment to transform lives

Job description

SEN Learning Support Assistant

Department: Recruitment - Midlands

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire

Compensation: £25.00 - £35.00 / hour

Description

Inspiring hope for children with barriers to learning, outside of the classroom.

• Do you have experience working with students with SEN or SEMH needs?
• Are you able to deliver education in creative and engaging ways?
• Are you looking for a rewarding role working 1:1 with young people who need your help?

At Fresh Start in Education, we’re looking for proactive, person-centred people to design and deliver personalised learning sessions that spark curiosity, confidence and a sense of hope for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) or Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs who are out of mainstream education. If you have the experience, empathy and commitment to transform lives and are looking for a flexible role that allows you to deliver learning in ways that you feel best meet the student’s needs and interests, we would love to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing 1:1 support to children in their homes or a suitable public setting.
• Delivering personalised, creative sessions that reflect each learner’s needs, interests and abilities.
• Sessions run during the school day (term time only) and typically last 3 to 5 hours.
• Working flexibly (on a bank staff contract) as part of a compassionate, expert-led team that values you, your skills and creative input.

Who We’re Looking For

• Education professionals with experience supporting children with SEN and SEMH needs, including challenging behaviour, anxiety, brain injury and Cerebral Palsy.
• Experience delivering or supporting with the Primary National Curriculum.
• A minimum of 2 consistent weekdays of availability.
• 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.
• 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.