SEN Education and Engagement Specialist

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

Job summary

An alternative education provider in Basingstoke is seeking educators to support children with special educational needs (SEN). The role involves planning and delivering personalized sessions, working 1:1 or 2:1 with students. Candidates should have experience in education, particularly with SEN, and at least two weekdays available. Benefits include competitive hourly pay, travel subsidy, and professional support.

Benefits

Travel subsidy

Counselling and wellbeing services

Pension options

Store discounts

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience as a teacher or tutor.
• Background in teaching or specialist SEND environments.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Work 1:1 with children in their homes or specialist settings.
• Plan and deliver creative sessions that meet learners' needs.
• Engage with students with autism, ADHD, and complex needs.

Skills

Experience with special educational needs (SEN)

Creative lesson planning

Behaviour management

Job description

Overview

Department: Recruitment - South

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire

Compensation: £25.00 - £35.00 / hour

Description: Use your experience to inspire the next generation. Whether you're starting your career in alternative education 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 Hampshire, supporting children and young people who need 1:1 provision outside mainstream school. If you're passionate about teaching and supporting learners with SEND and want to make a meaningful difference, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Responsibilities

• Working 1:1 or 2:1 with children and young people in their homes or specialist settings in Hampshire
• 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 autism, 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

Qualifications

• 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 Early Years, Primary, Secondary, Functional Skills or Post 16 teaching, or specialist SEND environments
• A minimum of 2 consistent weekdays available
• An up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding and child protection

Familiarity with Makaton, PECS or other communication strategies is an advantage, as are de-escalation and behaviour management skills.

Benefits

• £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

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