SEN Learning Support Assistant

Fresh Start In Education Ltd; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An education support organization in Leicester is seeking SEN Learning Support Assistants to provide tailored support for children with Special Educational Needs and Social, Emotional and Mental Health challenges. The role involves working flexibly during term time, delivering personalized sessions, and requires experience with SEND. Professionals will enjoy competitive pay of £25–£35 per hour, along with travel allowances and additional wellbeing support.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Professionals with a minimum of 2 consistent weekdays of availability.
• Up-to-date understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 or 2:1 support to children and young people in their homes or suitable public settings.
• Delivering personalised, creative sessions that reflect each learner’s needs, interests and abilities.
• Working term-time only, typically lasting 3 to 5 hours during the school day.
• Working flexibly as part of a compassionate, expert-led team.

Skills

Experience with SEND and SEMH needs

Experience with Makaton

Experience with PECS

Behaviour support knowledge

Job description

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