Education and Engagement Specialist

Education Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational support organization in Peterborough is seeking an Education and Engagement Specialist to provide personalized support to students with additional needs. This role offers flexible hours during term time, engaging students through tailored educational sessions. Ideal candidates will be experienced educators who are passionate about making a difference and possess a minimum of 2 days availability. Competitive hourly pay between £25 and £35.

Benefits

Travel subsidy

Free access to counselling services

Ongoing CPD and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified teachers, tutors, or SEN specialists with experience supporting children.
• Minimum of 2 consistent weekdays of availability.
• Familiarity with communication strategies like Makaton or PECS is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or 2:1 educational support to children in homes or specialist settings.
• Deliver personalized sessions reflecting each learner’s needs.
• Engage with students having additional or complex needs.

Skills

Experience supporting children and young people

Flexibility

Knowledge of safeguarding

Education

Qualified teacher status or equivalent

Job description

Education and Engagement Specialist

Department: Recruitment - Midlands

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

Compensation: £25.00 - £35.00 / hour

Description

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 Cambridgeshire, 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 Peterborough.
• 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 with additional and/or complex needs, helping them achieve outcomes at their pace.

Who We’re Looking For

• 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.
• Individuals who are semi-retired, changing career path, or seeking a more flexible role in education.
• Professionals with experience or interest in working with students with additional needs, including Autism, communication needs and learning difficulties.
• Individuals with a minimum of 2 consistent weekdays of availability.
• Those with 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 desirable.

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.