SEN Education and Engagement Specialist

Education Ltd; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate SEN Education and Engagement Specialist to inspire vulnerable young learners. In this rewarding role, you will work closely with students on a 1:1 or 2:1 basis, delivering tailored educational programs that connect their interests to learning. Your expertise will help reintegrate these young individuals back into education, making a real difference in their lives. If you are committed to fostering a supportive learning environment and have the experience to guide these students, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Subsidised travel costs

Free wellbeing and counselling service

Pension option

Store discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience with vulnerable children or young people.
• Ability to plan and deliver English and Maths sessions.

Responsibilities

• Work 1:1 or 2:1 with students in their home or suitable venues.
• Plan and deliver 2-5 educational sessions per week.

Skills

Experience with vulnerable children

Planning and delivering educational sessions

Knowledge of safeguarding

Job description

SEN Education and Engagement Specialist

Department: Recruitment - South

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Dorchester, Dorset

Compensation: £25.00 - £35.00 / hour

Description

Can you inspire hope for the most vulnerable young people?

For those with SEN and SEMH needs, attending school can feel impossible. Overwhelming classrooms, lack of understanding and pressure on resources often leaves them without vital support and many end up as unwilling or unable to attend.

Being out of education, these young people are desperately in need of your experience, expertise and understanding, which is why you should consider working with Fresh Start in Education. Working on a 1:1 or 2:1 basis, in placements set up and supported by our dedicated team, you will plan, deliver or support bespoke learning programmes designed around your student’s needs and interests. By linking YouTube to English, baking to Maths, gardening to Science, you'll turn their world into their classroom. Your skills and commitment will help ready our students to reintegrate back into education.

The placements

• Working with your student on a 1:1 or 2:1 basis in their home or a suitable venue
• Planning and delivering 2-5 sessions per week. Each session is between 3-5 hours, during school hours and term-times only.
• Placements organised and supported by our dedicated teams
• Bank Staff worker – providing short-term provisions as and when they arise, paid via PAYE

What you need to apply

• Minimum of 2 years’ professional experience working with vulnerable children or young people with additional needs (SEN, SEMH needs and other barriers to learning)
• Experience planning, delivering or supporting English and Maths at Primary, Secondary or Functional Skills levels, along with other subjects if possible
• Consistent availability to commit to a minimum of 2 sessions per week (a minimum of 2 working days)
• A commitment to keeping children and young people safe and a practical and up to date knowledge of safeguarding

The benefits

• Competitive hourly rate of £25 to £35 per hour
• Subsidised travel costs and £15 per day for resources
• Free wellbeing and counselling service, pension option & store discounts
• Work for a nationally recognised provider of specialist academic, social and emotional support for vulnerable young children and adults