SEN Learning Support Assistant

SEN Learning Support Assistant Department: Recruitment - Midlands Employment Type: Contract Location: Leicester, Leicestershire Compensation: £25.00 - £35.00 / hour Description Make a Fresh Start This New Year Bring your skills, passion and experience into a role where you can truly change a young person’s life. We’re looking for caring education professionals to provide bespoke and holistic 1:1 or 2:1 support to children and young people with SEND and SEMH needs. 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 Working term-time only, with sessions typically lasting 3 to 5 hours during the school day Working flexibly (on a bank staff contract) as part of a compassionate, expert-led team Who we’re looking for 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 What you can expect from Fresh Start in Education £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