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SEN Learning Support Assistant
Department: Recruitment – North Employment Type: Contract Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Compensation: £25.00 – £35.00 per hour
About the Role
Be more than an educator. Be the reason a young person believes in a brighter future.
Whether you’re stepping into alternative education from mainstream, returning after a break or bringing years of valuable SEN experience into a new role, your knowledge, care and commitment can change a young person’s life.
We're currently looking for education professionals to join our team, providing bespoke and holistic support to 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'd love to hear from you.
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Responsibilities
- Providing 1:1 or 2:1 support to 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, setting clear, achievable targets to support ongoing development
- Conducting risk assessments and ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed
- Working flexibly (on a bank staff contract), term-time only, with sessions typically lasting 3 to 5 hours during the school day
Requirements
Experience & Skills
- Education professionals with SEN and SEMH needs experience, including:
- Support for communication needs
- Anxiety and challenging behaviour management
- Preferred background in Secondary or Post-16 education, including:
- Experience in specialist SEND settings
- Proficiency with Makaton, PECS, and behaviour support (advantageous)
- A minimum of 2 consistent weekdays of availability
- Up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding and child protection
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What We Offer
- £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
- 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
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