SEN Learning Support Assistant — 1:1 Impactful Education

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

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.