SEN Education and Engagement Specialist

Fresh Start In Education Ltd; Faringdon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established provider of alternative education seeks dedicated individuals to inspire young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This flexible role involves delivering personalized learning sessions that spark curiosity and confidence in students. You will work closely with vulnerable children, helping them rediscover the joy of learning through creative and engaging methods. With competitive pay and support from a dedicated team, this opportunity allows you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners while enjoying a rewarding career.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Subsidised travel costs

Free wellbeing and counselling service

Pension option

Store discounts

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable children or young people with additional needs.
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver personalized learning sessions.
• Work 1:1 or 2:1 with students in their homes or suitable venues.

Skills

Experience with SEND or SEMH needs

Creative education delivery

Empathy and commitment

Planning and delivering educational sessions

Education

Minimum 2 years’ experience with vulnerable children

Job description

Description

Make a Difference. Be the Fresh Start.

• Do you have experience working with students with SEND or SEMH needs?
• Are you able to deliver education in creative and engaging ways?
• Are you looking for a rewarding role working 1:1 with young people who need your help?
  
  

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 with Special Educational Needs (SEN) or Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Whether it’s going on a trip to the shops to explore Maths, unlocking their imagination through stories and art, or using gaming to uncover the wonders of Science, you’ll inspire students to rediscover the joy of learning in a way that works for them.

If you have the experience, empathy and commitment to transform lives and are looking for a flexible role that allows you to deliver learning in ways that you feel best meet the student’s needs and interests, we would love to hear from you.

The placements

• Working with your student on a 1:1 or 2:1 basis in their home or a suitable venue in the Oxford area
• 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 delivering or supporting English and Maths at Early Years, 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
  
  

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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 student’s 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.