Posted 11 days ago
SEN Learning Support Assistant
SuffolkOn-site
AI Summary
Provides 1:1 or 2:1 support to children and young people with SEN and SEMH needs in homes or public settings, delivering personalised sessions, monitoring progress, and ensuring safeguarding.
About this role
Make a difference beyond the classroom.
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 in Bury St Edmunds and surrounding areas 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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Education professionals with at least one year experience supporting children and young people with SEN and SEMH needs
- Those from Primary, Secondary or Post-16 backgrounds, including specialist SEND settings
- Individuals 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
- CPD and training opportunities
- Dedicated line manager support
- Bank staff role (PAYE), offering both short-term and long-term placements
Skills
1:1 Support2:1 SupportChild ProtectionPersonalised LearningProgress MonitoringRisk AssessmentSafeguardingSEMH SupportSEN Support
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