SEN Education and Engagement Specialist

Fresh Start in Education; Barking; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A provider of alternative education is seeking proactive individuals to deliver personalized learning sessions in Barking, UK. The role involves working closely with students who need extra support, particularly those with special educational needs. Ideal candidates will have at least one year of relevant experience and a passion for helping learners. The position offers a competitive pay range of £25-£35 per hour and includes additional travel subsidies and resources.

Benefits

Travel subsidy

Resource allowance

Free access to counselling services

Supportive team environment

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience as teachers, tutors, or education professionals.
• Up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.
• Minimum of 2 consistent weekdays available.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver personalised learning sessions for students.
• Plan and conduct educational sessions tailored to individual learner's needs.
• Engage with students with ASD, ADHD, SEMH, or other complex needs.

Skills

Experience with SEN/SEMH needs

De-escalation skills

Behaviour management skills

Job description

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 London and surrounding areas. 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 London and surrounding areas
• 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

We are the go‑to provider of alternative education in the UK. As an independent company with over a decade of experience supporting some of the most vulnerable children, young people and young adults throughout the UK we facilitate life‑changing work in our students' lives, their families and surrounding communities.

The dedication and compassion of our staff continue to make a lasting difference in the lives of those we serve, helping to shape brighter futures for generations to come. But we can’t do it without you. To find out more about how you can make a difference in the lives of our students call 020 3409 6410. We would love to speak with you.

Due to the nature of the work and our commitment to safeguarding our students, you will be required to undergo thorough background checks including ID, Right to Work and employment checks and will also require an enhanced DBS.