Education and Engagement Specialist

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

Job summary

A leading educational service provider is seeking an Education and Engagement Specialist to support vulnerable young individuals in Rugby and Warwickshire. This role involves delivering personalized educational sessions, helping students achieve their learning goals, and working with a compassionate team. Ideal candidates will possess experience in education or special needs. Flexible hours and competitive pay of £25–£35 per hour are offered.

Benefits

Travel subsidy

Resource allowance

Free counselling services

Pension options

Qualifications

• Background in teaching or supporting young people in various environments.
• Experience working with students with additional needs.
• Minimum of 2 consistent weekdays of availability.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 or 2:1 educational support to young people.
• Delivering personalised sessions suited to learners' needs.
• Engaging with students with additional and/or complex needs.

Skills

Teaching experience

Experience with special educational needs

Understanding of safeguarding

Person-centred approach

Communication strategies

Job description

Education and Engagement Specialist

Department: Recruitment - Midlands

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Rugby, Warwickshire

Compensation: £25.00 - £35.00 / hour

Description

Do you have what it takes to support and inspire the next generation?

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

We’re currently offering flexible teaching opportunities across Warwickshire, supporting vulnerable young people aged 11 – 18 who need 1:1 provision outside of mainstream school. If you're passionate about working with teenagers, 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 young people in their homes or specialist settings in Rugby and surrounding areas throughout Warwickshire.
• 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.

Making a Real Difference Through Accredited Learning

As an Education Specialist with Fresh Start in Education, you’ll have the opportunity to deliver a wide range of accredited learning programmes that transform students’ lives. You’ll support learners of all abilities to achieve recognition for their progress through ASDAN qualifications, including our very own accredited One Life Course.

As part of an ASDAN registered centre and an approved NCFE Functional Skills provider, you’ll be able to help your students work towards Maths, English, or Digital Skills qualifications (Entry Level to Level 2). This role gives you the chance to empower students aged 11–18 to build confidence, gain qualifications, and take meaningful steps towards their future.

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from individuals who have:

• A background in teaching or supporting young people, either in secondary, post-16, or specialist SEND environments.
• Experience working with students with additional needs, including Autism, communication needs and learning difficulties.
• A minimum of 2 consistent weekdays of availability.
• Up-to-date understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• A person-centred, kind and non-judgemental approach and personality.

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

Your Benefits & Rewards

• £25–£35 per hour, depending on experience
• Travel subsidy and £15 per session resource allowance
• Free access to counselling and wellbeing services, pension options and store discounts
• Bank staff role (PAYE), offering both short-term and long-term placements

The Support We’ll Give You

When working with Fresh Start in Education you’ll also benefit from:

• An Education Coordinator – an experienced and dedicated line manager providing support and guidance with each placement.
• Unlimited access to our Resource Hub – an online platform filled with lesson plans, resources and a student library system, updated regularly to support your teaching.
• A wide range of assessment tools for both primary and secondary students, including skills-based assessments and structured plans to help students progress from their current level to their target level in Functional Skills.