SEN Learning Support Assistant

Education Ltd; Sunbury-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated SEN Learning Support Assistant to empower vulnerable young people with complex needs. In this rewarding role, you will work closely with students, providing tailored support and engaging learning activities to help them overcome barriers to education. You'll be part of a compassionate team that prioritizes the well-being and development of each child, ensuring they receive the necessary guidance and care. This position offers competitive hourly rates and additional benefits, making it an ideal opportunity for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of young learners.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Subsidised travel costs

Free wellbeing and counselling service

Pension option

Store discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with vulnerable children or young people.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child safety.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver learning activities for children with complex needs.
• Provide emotional and behavioral support to young learners.

Skills

Experience with vulnerable children

Numeracy skills

Literacy skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of safeguarding

Tools

PECS

Makaton

Job description

SEN Learning Support Assistant

Department: Recruitment - South East

Employment Type: Contract / Temp

Location: Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey

Reporting To: Jack Carter

Compensation: £25.00 - £35.00 / hour

Description

Do you have a passion for helping vulnerable young people with complex needs and behaviours, empowering them to overcome barriers to learning?

Fresh Start in Education are looking for an experienced and person-centred SEN Learning Support Assistant, with a background in complex needs, to work with a young person with learning, communication and sensory needs.

This role involves planning and delivering learning and engagement activities at early years levels, as well as providing communication, emotional, behavioural support and personal care. Knowledge of PECS or Makaton is desirable.

The placements

• Working with your student on a 1:1 or 2:1 basis in their home or a suitable venue
• Planning, delivering or supporting 2-5 sessions per week. Each session is between 3-5 hours, during school hours and term-times only.
• Placements organised and supported by our dedicated teams
• Bank Staff worker – providing short-term provisions as and when they arise, paid via PAYE

What you need to apply

• Minimum of 2 years’ professional experience working with vulnerable children or young people with additional needs (SEN, SEMH needs and other barriers to learning)
• Experience delivering or supporting numeracy, literacy and communication skills in creative, practical and engaging ways
• Consistent availability to commit to a minimum of 2 sessions per week (a minimum of 2 working days)
• A commitment to keeping children and young people safe and a practical and up to date knowledge of safeguarding

The benefits

• Competitive hourly rate of £25 to £35 per hour
• Subsidised travel costs and £15 per day for resources
• Free wellbeing and counselling service, pension option & store discounts
• Work for a nationally recognised provider of specialist academic, social and emotional support for vulnerable young children and adults