SEN Education and Engagement Specialist

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

Job summary

A leading alternative education provider is seeking an SEN Education and Engagement Specialist in Abingdon. This role involves working alongside students who require additional support, designing personalized educational sessions that inspire confidence and joy in learning. Candidates should have experience with SEN/SEMH needs and be available at least two weekdays. This flexible position offers a competitive rate of £25–£35 per hour plus travel subsidies and resources to support effective teaching.

Benefits

Travel subsidy

Resource allowance

Free counselling services

Pension options

Store discounts

Support from dedicated team

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience supporting young people with SEN/SEMH needs.
• Background in teaching or specialist SEND environments.
• Available for a minimum of 2 consistent weekdays.

Responsibilities

• Work 1:1 or 2:1 with children in their homes or specialist settings.
• Plan and deliver personalised educational sessions.
• Engage with students who have complex needs.

Skills

Experience with SEN/SEMH needs

Behaviour management skills

Teaching or tutoring experience

Flexible working skills

Job description

SEN Education and Engagement Specialist

Department: Recruitment - South

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Abingdon, Oxfordshire

Compensation: £25.00 - £35.00 / hour

Description

A new year brings new beginnings - and this could be yours

Whether you’re stepping into alternative education from mainstream, returning after a break or bringing valuable SEN experience, your skills can transform a young person’s future.

At Fresh Start in Education, we’re looking for proactive, person-centred people to design and deliver personalised learning sessions that spark curiosity, confidence and a sense of hope for young people currently out of education in the Oxfordshire area. You’ll inspire students to rediscover the joy of learning in a way that works for them - one learner, one relationship, one small step at a time.

With allowances for travel and resources and full support from our dedicated team, this flexible role gives you the freedom to deliver learning in the ways that you feel best meet the student’s needs and interests. If you’re passionate about supporting learners with SEND and want a role where every day makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing:

• Working 1:1 or 2:1 with children and young people in their homes or specialist settings in Oxfordshire
• Planning and delivering personalised, creative, educational sessions that reflect each learner’s needs, interests and abilities, particularly in Maths and English
• Running sessions during the school day (term time only) that typically last 3 to 5 hours
• Engaging with students who may have ASD, ADHD, SEMH needs, GDD or complex needs and helping them achieve outcomes at their pace
• Working flexibly as part of a compassionate, expert-led team that values you and your skills

Who we're looking for:

We welcome applications from individuals who have:

• Experience (at least 1 year) as teachers, tutors, teaching assistants, SEN specialists and education professionals who have directly supported young people with SEN/SEMH needs
• A background in Primary, Secondary, Functional Skills or Post 16 teaching, or specialist SEND environments
• De‑escalation and behaviour management skills
• A minimum of 2 consistent weekdays available
• An up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding and child protection

What you can expect from Fresh Start in Education:

• £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
• Dedicated line manager, support and inclusion in a supportive, expert team
• Bank staff role (PAYE), offering both short-term and long-term placements