Functional Skills Tutor - SEMH needs

Fresh Start In Education Ltd; Abergavenny; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel subsidy

Resource allowance

Counselling services

Pension options

Store discounts

CPD and training opportunities

Dedicated line manager support

Bank staff PAYE

Job summary

Fresh Start In Education Ltd in Abergavenny is seeking an Education and Engagement Specialist to support SEMH needs on a bank staff, term-time basis.

You will deliver personalised sessions (3–5 hours) in homes or suitable public settings, with safeguarding and progress reporting. The role offers a genuine opportunity to make a lasting difference for young people out of mainstream education.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children and young people with SEMH needs
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection practices
• Experience with English and Maths Functional Skills advantageous

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or 2:1 support to children and young people
• Deliver personalised, creative sessions meeting learner needs
• Monitor and report progress with clear targets
• Conduct risk assessments and follow safeguarding procedures
• Work on bank staff contracts term-time only, 3–5 hours per session

Skills

SEMH experience

Safeguarding knowledge

Behaviour support

Tools

Makaton

PECS

Job description

Education and Engagement Specialist - SEMH needs

Department: Recruitment - North

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Abergavenny, Monmouthshire

Compensation: £25.00 - £35.00 / hour

Description

Be more than an educator.

Be the reason a young person believes in a brighter future.

Many of our young people with SEMH needs or SEN have faced challenges that have left them feeling discouraged or disconnected from education. Every young person deserves someone who won't give up on them - could that be you?

We're looking for proactive and person-centered education professionals to plan and deliver personalised learning sessions that spark curiosity, confidence and a sense of hope for our young people who are out of mainstream education. You'll have the opportunity and freedom to deliver learning in the way that you feel best meets the student’s needs. This role offers a genuine opportunity to make a lasting, positive difference.

What you’ll be doing

• Providing 1:1 or 2:1 support to children and young people in their homes or a suitable public setting
• Delivering personalised, creative sessions that reflect each learner’s needs, interests and abilities
• Monitoring and reporting on student progress after each session and setting clear, achievable targets to support ongoing development
• Conducting risk assessments and ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed
• Working flexibly (on a bank staff contract) and term-time only, with sessions typically lasting 3 to 5 hours during the school day

Who we’re looking for

• Education professionals with at least one year experience supporting children and young people with SEMH needs, including adverse childhood experiences and challenging behaviours
• Those from Secondary or Post-16 backgrounds, including specialist SEND settings (experience with Makaton, PECS and behaviour support is an advantage)
• Individuals who have experience teaching English and Maths Functional Skills
• Individuals with a minimum of 2 consistent weekdays of availability
• Professionals with up-to-date understanding of safeguarding and child protection

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
• CPD and training opportunities
• Dedicated line manager support
• Bank staff role (PAYE), offering both short-term and long-term placements