SEN Learning Support Assistant

Make a real difference - without doing it alone.

At Fresh Start, we’ll support you every step of the way as you help vulnerable young people overcome obstacles, rediscover education, and achieve their goals.

As an Education Specialist (SEN Learning Support Assistant), you’ll plan and deliver tailored 1:1 sessions designed to inspire and engage, whether in the student’s home or another approved setting. With full autonomy to get creative, you’ll motivate young minds and celebrate every success, big or small, alongside our dedicated team.

Are you ready to change lives—one session at a time?

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 and young people with SEN and SEMH needs (including Severe Learning Difficulties and challenging behaviour)
• Experience delivering English and Maths (along with other subjects if possible) to secondary age students that are working at lower levels
• 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 children and adults

About Fresh Start in Education

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.