Description
Do you have a passion for helping vulnerable young people with complex needs and behaviours, empowering them to overcome barriers to learning?
Fresh Start in Education are looking for an experienced and person-centred SEN Learning Support Assistant, with a background in complex needs, to work with a young person with autism and learning, communication and sensory needs.
This role involves planning, delivering or supporting learning and engagement activities at early years levels, as well as providing communication, emotional and behavioural support. Knowledge of PECS or Makaton is desirable.
The placements
* Working with your student on a 1:1 or 2:1 basis in their home or a suitable venue
* Planning and delivering 2-5 sessions per week. Each session is between 3-5 hours, during school hours and term-times only.
* Placements organised and supported by our dedicated teams.
* Bank Staff worker – providing short-term provisions as and when they arise, paid via PAYE.
What you need to apply
* Minimum of 2 years’ professional experience working with vulnerable children or young people with additional needs (SEN, SEMH needs and other barriers to learning)
* Experience delivering or supporting English and Maths at EYFS or Primary levels, along with other subjects if possible
* Consistent availability to commit to a minimum of 2 sessions per week (a minimum of 2 working days)
* A commitment to keeping children and young people safe and a practical and up to date knowledge of safeguarding
The benefits
* Competitive hourly rate of £25 to £35 per hour
* Subsidised travel costs and £15 per day for resources
* Free wellbeing and counselling service, pension option & store discounts
* Work for a nationally recognised provider of specialist academic, social and emotional support for vulnerable young children and adults
We are the go to provider of alternative education in the UK. As an independent company with over a decade of experience supporting some of the most vulnerable children, young people and young adults throughout the UK we facilitate life changing work in our student’s lives, their families and surrounding communities.
The dedication and compassion of our staff continue to make a lasting difference in the lives of those we serve, helping to shape brighter futures for generations to come. But we can’t do it without you. To find out more about how you can make a difference in the lives of our students call 020 3409 6410. We would love to speak with you.
Due to the nature of the work and our commitment to safeguarding our students, you will be required to undergo thorough background checks including ID, Right to Work and employment checks and will also require an enhanced DBS.