Education and Engagement Specialist

Education Ltd; Ilford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational organization in Ilford is seeking an Education and Engagement Specialist to support children and young people with special educational needs in a personalized environment. The ideal candidate will have teaching experience, enthusiasm for helping learners, and a desire for flexibility in their role. Competitive hourly pay and ongoing training are offered.

Benefits

£25–£35 per hour based on experience

Travel subsidy & £15 per day resource allowance

Free counselling and wellbeing services

Ongoing training opportunities

Dedicated line manager support

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children and young people with special educational needs.
• Familiarity with Makaton, PECS or other communication strategies.
• Desire for flexible and meaningful educational roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or 2:1 educational support to children.
• Deliver personalized sessions that adapt to learners' needs.
• Engage with students facing various learning difficulties.

Skills

Supporting learners with SEND

Delivery of creative educational sessions

Working with children with autism

Experience with behaviour management

Education

Qualified teacher or education professional

Job description

Education and Engagement Specialist

Department: Recruitment - London

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Ilford, 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 Ilford, 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 Ilford.
• 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.

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