- Salary
- £25 – £35/hr
- Location
- Coventry, Warwickshire
- Type
- Contract
- Department
- Customer Service
Description
SEN Learning Support Assistant
Department: Recruitment - North
Employment Type: Contract
Location: Coventry, Warwickshire
Compensation: £25.00 - £35.00 / hour
Description
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.
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
- 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
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