SEN Learning Support Assistant

Company: Fresh Start In Education Ltd
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Location: Leicester
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

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Posted: June 1st, 2026