SEN Education and Engagement Specialist

Education Ltd; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking a SEN Education and Engagement Specialist in Guildford. This role involves working closely with children and young people with special educational needs, offering personalized support and educational sessions. Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience in a related field and must be passionate about making a difference in students' lives. The position offers competitive pay, travel subsidies, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Travel subsidy

Resource allowance

Access to counselling services

Pension options

Store discounts

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in education or SEN roles.
• Background in Early Years, Primary, Secondary, or specialist SEND environments.
• Minimum of 2 consistent weekdays available.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people 1:1 or 2:1 in their homes or specialist settings.
• Plan and deliver personalized educational sessions.
• Engage with students having various needs like autism or ADHD.

Skills

Experience with SEND/SEMH needs

Teaching or tutoring experience

Knowledge of safeguarding

Job description

SEN Education and Engagement Specialist

Department: Recruitment - South East

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Guildford, Surrey

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 Surrey and neighbouring counties, 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.

What you’ll be doing:

• Working 1:1 or 2:1 with children and young people in their homes or specialist settings in Surrey and neighbouring counties
• 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

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 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.

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