Posted 7 days ago

SEN Learning Support Assistant

LeicesterOn-siteContract

AI Summary

Be more than an educator.Be the reason a young person believes in a brighter future. Many of our young people with SEMH needs or SEN have faced challenges that have left them feeling discouraged or disconnected from education.

About this role

Be more than an educator.

Be the reason a young person believes in a brighter future.

Many of our young people with SEMH needs or SEN have faced challenges that have left them feeling discouraged or disconnected from education. Every child deserves someone who won't give up on them - could that be you?

We're looking for proactive and person-centered education professionals to plan and deliver personalised learning sessions that spark curiosity, confidence and a sense of hope for our young people who are out of mainstream education. You'll have the opportunity and freedom to deliver learning in the way that you feel best meets the student’s needs. This role offers a genuine opportunity to make a lasting, positive difference.

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 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

Benefits

£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

SEN Learning Support Assistant

About this role

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Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

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