SEN Learning Support Assistant

Key Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 or 2:1 educational support to children and young people in their homes or specialist settings in the Somerset area.
• Sessions run during the school day (term time only) and typically last 3 to 5 hours.
• Working flexibly as part of a compassionate, expert-led team that values you, your skills and creative input.
• Engaging learners with Special Educational Needs or Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs.
• Delivering creative sessions tailored to each learner’s needs and interests.
• Supporting young people with additional needs
• Helping learners build confidence and achieve meaningful outcomes at their own pace.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Teachers, tutors, teaching assistants, SEN specialists and other education professionals.
• Those with Primary, Secondary, Post-16 or specialist SEND experience
• Professionals with experience or interest in working with students with autism, communication needs, and learning difficulties.
• Candidates with a minimum of 2 consistent weekdays of availability.
• Professionals with up-to-date understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

Benefits

• £25–£36 per hour, depending on experience
• Travel subsidy & £15 per day resource allowance
• Free access to counselling and wellbeing services, pension options, and store discounts
• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
• Dedicated line manager support and inclusion in a supportive, expert team
• Bank staff role (PAYE), offering both short-term and long-term placements