Education and Engagement Specialist

Education Ltd; Croydon; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Croydon is seeking an Education and Engagement Specialist to provide flexible, 1:1 educational support for children with special educational needs. The ideal candidate will have teaching qualifications and experience supporting learners with SEND. This role offers competitive compensation and ongoing professional development opportunities, all while making a meaningful difference in students' lives.

Benefits

Travel subsidy

Resource allowance

Access to counselling and wellbeing services

Ongoing CPD and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 2 consistent weekdays of availability.
• Up-to-date understanding of safeguarding and child protection is essential.
• Familiarity with communication strategies is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 or 2:1 educational support to children.
• Delivering personalized, creative sessions reflecting each learner's needs.
• Engaging with students with autism or complex needs.

Skills

Experience with SEND

Qualified teacher status

Communication strategies (Makaton, PECS)

Flexible working

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

Education and Engagement Specialist

Department: Recruitment - London

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Croydon, London

Compensation: £25.00 - £35.00 / hour

Description

Use Your Experience to Inspire the Next Generation

Whether you're starting your career in alternative education, returning after a break, or bringing years of special educational needs (SEN) experience into a new role—your knowledge, care and commitment can change a young person’s life.

We’re now recruiting for the 2025/2026 academic year and have flexible teaching opportunities across Croydon, supporting children and young people who need 1:1 provision outside of mainstream school.

If you're passionate about teaching, supporting learners with SEND, and want to make a meaningful difference—this could be the perfect fit for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing 1:1 or 2:1 educational support to children and young people in their homes or specialist settings in Croydon.
• Delivering personalised, creative sessions that reflect each learner’s needs, interests, and abilities.
• Sessions run during the school day (term time only) and typically last 3 to 5 hours.
• Working flexibly as part of a compassionate, expert-led team that values you, your skills and creative input.
• Engaging with students who may have autism, global developmental delay, or complex needs, helping them achieve outcomes at their pace.

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from:

• Qualified teachers, tutors, teaching assistants, SEN specialists, and education professionals with experience supporting children and young people.
• Those with a background in Early Years, Primary, Secondary and Post 16 teaching, or specialist SEND environments.
• Professionals with experience or interest in working with students with autism, communication needs, and learning difficulties.
• Individuals who are semi-retired, changing career path, or seeking a more flexible role in education.
• A minimum of 2 consistent weekdays of availability.
• Up-to-date understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

Familiarity with Makaton, PECS, or other communication strategies along with de-escalation and behaviour management training is an advantage.

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
• 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