SEN Learning Support Assistant
Can you inspire hope for the most vulnerable young people?
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 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.
- 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
- Education professionals with SEN and SEMH needs experience, such as Autism, learning disabilities and challenging behaviour
- Those from Early Years, Primary, Secondary or Post-16 backgrounds, including specialist SEND settings (experience with Makaton, PECS and behaviour support is an advantage)
- Individuals with a minimum of 2 consistent weekdays of availability
- Professionals with up-to-date understanding of safeguarding and child protection
- £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
- CPD and training opportunities
- Dedicated line manager support
- Bank staff role (PAYE), offering both short-term and long-term placements