SEN Learning Support Assistant — 1:1 Impact & Flexible Hours

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

Benefits offered by this job

Travel subsidy

Resource allowance

Counselling services

Pension options

Store discounts

CPD & training

Line manager support

Bank PAYE placements

Job summary

Fresh Start In Education Ltd is seeking a SEN Learning Support Assistant in Northampton. You will provide 1:1 or 2:1 support to students with SEMH/SEN, delivering personalised sessions and monitoring progress across home or public settings.

This flexible, bank staff role runs during term-time with sessions typically 3–5 hours. Experience with SEN/SEMH and safeguarding is essential; availability on at least two consistent weekdays is preferred.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience supporting children and young people with SEN/SEMH.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection protocols.
• Ability to plan and deliver personalised learning sessions.
• Comfort delivering sessions 1:1 or 2:1 across settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or 2:1 support to children and young people in homes or public settings.
• Deliver personalised, creative sessions aligned to learner needs and interests.
• Monitor progress and set clear targets to support development.
• Conduct risk assessments and adhere to safeguarding procedures.
• Work flexibly on a bank staff contract during term-time, with sessions typically lasting 3–5 hours.

Skills

SEN experience

Safeguarding awareness

Flexible working

Session planning

Job description

Fresh Start In Education Ltd is seeking a SEN Learning Support Assistant in Northampton. You will provide 1:1 or 2:1 support to students with SEMH/SEN, delivering personalised sessions and monitoring progress across home or public settings.

This flexible, bank staff role runs during term-time with sessions typically 3–5 hours. Experience with SEN/SEMH and safeguarding is essential; availability on at least two consistent weekdays is preferred.