SEN Teaching Assistant - 1:1 Support that Impacts Futures

Fresh Start In Education Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel subsidy

Resource allowance

Counselling and wellbeing services

Pension options

Store discounts

CPD and training opportunities

Line manager support

Bank staff PAYE

Job summary

Fresh Start In Education Ltd is seeking a proactive SEN Teaching Assistant in Ipswich to support children and young people with SEN and SEMH on a bank staff contract. Sessions are typically 3 to 5 hours during the school day.

You will deliver personalised learning, monitor progress, conduct risk assessments and uphold safeguarding procedures, with 1:1 or 2:1 support in homes or suitable public settings. Availability on at least two consistent weekdays is preferred.

Qualifications

• At least one year experience supporting children and young people with SEN and SEMH.
• Experience across Primary/Secondary or Post-16 settings; Makaton/PECS and behaviour support is an advantage.
• Available for at least two consistent weekdays.
• Up-to-date safeguarding and child protection understanding.

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.
• Monitoring and reporting on student progress after each session and setting clear targets.
• Conducting risk assessments and ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed.
• Working flexibly on a bank staff contract with sessions typically lasting 3 to 5 hours during the school day.

Skills

SEN/SEMH experience

Safeguarding knowledge

Flexible availability

Makaton/PECS knowledge

1:1/2:1 support

Job description

Fresh Start In Education Ltd is seeking a proactive SEN Teaching Assistant in Ipswich to support children and young people with SEN and SEMH on a bank staff contract. Sessions are typically 3 to 5 hours during the school day.

You will deliver personalised learning, monitor progress, conduct risk assessments and uphold safeguarding procedures, with 1:1 or 2:1 support in homes or suitable public settings. Availability on at least two consistent weekdays is preferred.