SEN Education and Engagement Specialist

Fresh Start In Education Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel subsidy

Resource allowance of £15 per session

Free access to counselling and wellbeing services

Job summary

Fresh Start In Education Ltd is hiring a SEN Education and Engagement Specialist in Staines-Upon-Thames to work with young people in Greater London. Support students with SEN or SEMH needs through personalized learning sessions that inspire curiosity and confidence.

We're looking for experienced professionals to engage students at their pace and improve their educational experience. Competitive pay of £25–£35 per hour plus travel and resource allowances.

Qualifications

• Experience (at least 1 year) directly supporting young people with SEN/SEMH needs.
• A background in Primary, Secondary, Functional Skills or Post 16 teaching.
• An up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver personalized educational sessions for learners.
• Monitor and report on student progress with achievable targets.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Experience with SEN/SEMH needs

De-escalation and behaviour management skills

Planning and delivering educational sessions

Education

Experience as teachers or education professionals

Job description

SEN Education and Engagement Specialist

Department: Recruitment - South

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Staines-Upon-Thames, Surrey

Compensation: £25.00 - £35.00 / hour

Description

Be more than an educator

Be the reason a young person believes in a brighter future

For young people with SEN and SEMH needs, attending school can feel impossible. Too many people, too many challenges and too little support can leave them unwilling or unable to attend.

At Fresh Start in Education, we’re looking for experienced, proactive, person-centred people to plan and deliver fun, personalised learning sessions on a 1:1 or 2:1 basis with young people with SEN or SEMH needs in the Greater London area. Whether it’s going to the shops to explore Maths, unlocking their imagination through stories and art, or using a trip out to uncover the wonders of Science, you’ll spark curiosity, confidence and a sense of hope, enabling 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 have the experience, resilience and commitment to transform lives, we would 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 other venues in Greater 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
• Monitoring and reporting on student progress after each session and setting clear, achievable targets to support ongoing development
• Conducting risk assessments and ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed
• 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