SEN Learning Support Practitioner

Fresh Start In Education Ltd; Leicester; 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

Job summary

Fresh Start In Education Ltd. is seeking Education Specialists in Leicester and surrounding areas to provide bespoke SEN support to children and young people outside mainstream education. Join a team delivering 1:1/2:1 sessions, with safeguarding priority and progress reporting.

The role offers bank staff PAYE arrangements, term-time only sessions, and a competitive £25–£36 per hour rate, with travel subsidy and resource allowance. Training and wellbeing support are provided.

Qualifications

• Education professionals with at least one year experience supporting children and young people with SEN and SEMH needs.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 or 2:1 support to children and young people in homes or suitable public settings.
• Delivering personalised, creative sessions reflecting each learner's needs, interests and abilities.
• Monitoring and reporting on student progress after each session and setting targets to support development.
• Conducting risk assessments and ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed.
• Working flexibly on a bank staff contract and term-time only, with sessions typically lasting 3 to 5 hours during the school day.

Skills

SEN support experience

Safeguarding knowledge

Flexible availability

Job description

SEN Learning Support Practitioner

Department: Recruitment - North

Employment Type: Flexible

Location: Leicester, Leicestershire

Compensation: £25.00 - £36.00 / hour

Description

Be more than an educator.

Be the reason a young person believes in a brighter future.

Whether you’re stepping into alternative education from mainstream, returning after a break or bringing years of valuable SEN experience, your skills can transform a young person’s future.

We're currently looking for Education Specialists in Leicester and surrounding areas to join our team in providing bespoke and holistic support to children and young people who are out of mainstream education. If you’re passionate about supporting learners with SEND and want a role where every day makes a difference, we would love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing

• Providing 1:1 or 2:1 support to children and young people in their homes or a suitable public setting
• Delivering personalised, creative sessions that reflect each learner’s needs, interests and abilities
• Monitoring and reporting on student progress after each session and setting clear, achievable targets to support ongoing development
• Conducting risk assessments and ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed
• Working flexibly (on a bank staff contract) and term-time only, with sessions typically lasting 3 to 5 hours during the school day

Who we’re looking for

• Education professionals with at least one year experience supporting children and young people with SEN and SEMH needs
• Those from Primary, Secondary or Post-16 backgrounds, including specialist SEND settings
• Individuals 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
• CPD and training opportunities
• Dedicated line manager support
• Bank staff role (PAYE), offering both short-term and long-term placements