SEN Education and Engagement Specialist

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

Job summary

An established provider of alternative education is seeking dedicated individuals to inspire and support vulnerable students with Special Educational Needs. In this rewarding role, you'll deliver personalized learning sessions that engage and motivate young people, helping them rediscover the joy of learning. With a focus on creativity and empathy, you'll work closely with students in their homes or suitable venues, making a real difference in their lives. Join a compassionate team committed to safeguarding and transforming futures, while enjoying competitive pay and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Subsidised travel costs

Free wellbeing services

Pension options

Store discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with vulnerable children.
• Experience in planning and delivering educational sessions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalized learning sessions 1:1 or 2:1.
• Plan and deliver sessions during school hours.

Skills

Experience with SEND

Experience with SEMH

Planning and delivering English

Planning and delivering Maths

Safeguarding knowledge

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 in the Weymouth area?

At Fresh Start in Education, we’re looking for proactive, person-centred individuals to design and deliver personalised learning sessions that spark curiosity, confidence, and hope for young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) or Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs who are currently out of education. Whether it’s exploring Maths during a trip to the shops, unlocking 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 seeking 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
• Planning and delivering 2-5 sessions per week. Each session lasts between 3-5 hours, during school hours and term-time only.
• Placements organized and supported by our dedicated teams
• Bank Staff worker – providing short-term provisions as needed, 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, 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 (at least 2 working days)
• A commitment to safeguarding and a practical, up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding procedures

The benefits

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

We are the go-to provider of alternative education in the UK. As an independent company with over a decade of experience supporting vulnerable children, young people, and young adults across the UK, we facilitate life-changing work in our students’ lives, their families, and communities.

The dedication and compassion of our staff continue to make a lasting difference, 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, call 020 3409 6410. We would love to speak with you.

Due to the nature of the work and our commitment to safeguarding students, you will be required to undergo thorough background checks, including ID, Right to Work, employment checks, and an enhanced DBS.