Fresh Start in Education
SEN Teaching Assistant
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SEN Teaching Assistant
Department: Recruitment - North
Employment Type: Contract
Location: Leiston, Suffolk
Compensation: £25.00 - £35.00 / hour
Description
Be more than an educator.
Be the reason a young person believes in a brighter future.
At Fresh Start in Education, you'll have the freedom to teach differently - building trust, confidence and a love of learning through personalised 1:1 support for young people who are currently out of education across Suffolk.
Why join Fresh Start?
- £25-£25 per hour (depending on experience).
- Travel subsidy and £15 resource allowance per session.
- Dedicated line manager and ongoing support from an experienced SEND team.
- Free wellbeing support, plus pension options.
- Flexible, term-time working. 3-5 hour daytime sessions.
- Bank Staff contract (PAYE). Both short and long-term opportunities.
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What you'll do:
- Deliver 1:1 or 2:1 personalised learning in homes or community settings.
- Plan creative sessions tailored to each learner's strengths, interests and goals.
- Support children and young people with SEND and SEMH needs
- Encourage confidence, resilience and positive engagement with learning.
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What you need:
- At least one year's experience supporting young people with SEND, SEMH needs or other additional needs.
- Experience planning and delivering learning sessions, particularly around core subjects.
- Confidence using positive behaviour support, de-escalation and emotional regulation strategies
- Up-to-date safeguarding knowledge.
- Availability for at least two consistent weekdays.
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