SEN Education and Engagement Specialist

Fresh Start in Education; Lower Blandford St Mary; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowances

Resources allowance

Counselling and wellbeing services

Pension options

Dedicated line manager

Job summary

Fresh Start in Education is seeking an SEN Education and Engagement Specialist in Dorset. The role involves delivering personalised learning sessions 1:1 or 2:1 with young people with SEN/SEMH needs, in-home or other settings. You’ll plan engaging activities across maths, literacy, science, and art to spark curiosity and confidence.

The position offers flexible hours, travel/resource allowances, and support from a dedicated team to ensure successful learner outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience (at least 1 year) as teachers, teaching assistants, SEN specialists and education professionals who have directly supported young people with SEN/SEMH needs.
• Background in Primary, Secondary, Functional Skills or Post 16 teaching, or specialist SEND environments.
• Emotional regulation and de-escalation skills.
• A minimum of 2 consistent weekdays available.
• Up-to-date safeguarding and child protection knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 or 2:1 support to children and young people in their homes or other settings in the Dorset area.
• Planning and delivering learning and engagement opportunities that reflect each learner’s needs, interests and abilities.
• Running sessions during the school day (term time only) that typically last 3 to 5 hours.
• Engaging with students who may have autism, ADHD or SEMH 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.

Skills

1:1/2:1 support

Learning engagement

Session management 3–5h

SEN/SEMH engagement

Team collaboration

Education

Background in Primary/Secondary/Functional Skills or Post 16 teaching

Job description

SEN Education and Engagement Specialist

Department: Recruitment - South

Employment Type: Flexible

Location: Bournemouth, Dorset

Compensation: £25.00 - £36.00 / hour

Description

Could you be the person to guide young people with SEN and SEMH needs to a brighter future?

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 Dorset area. Whether it’s going to the shops to explore Maths, unlocking their imagination through fiction 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.

If you are looking for a flexible, rewarding role with allowances for travel and resources and support from our dedicated teams, we would love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing:

• Providing 1:1 or 2:1 support to children and young people in their homes or other settings in the Dorset area


• Planning and delivering learning and engagement opportunities that reflect each learner’s needs, interests and abilities


• Running sessions during the school day (term time only) that typically last 3 to 5 hours


• Engaging with students who may have autism, ADHD or SEMH 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 people who have:

• Experience (at least 1 year) as teachers, 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


• Emotional regulation and de-escalation skills


• A minimum of 2 consistent weekdays available


• An up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding and child protection

Experience with young adults with mental health needs, or with younger children with communication needs, will be particularly valued.

What you can expect from Fresh Start in Education:

• £25–£36 per hour, depending on experience


• £15 per session resources allowance and travel subsidy


• Free access to counselling and wellbeing services and pension options


• Dedicated line manager, support and inclusion in a supportive, expert team


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