SEN Education and Engagement Specialist

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

Job summary

An educational support organization in Poole is seeking a SEN Education and Engagement Specialist to provide personalized support for children with special educational needs. The role involves working flexibly with young people in various settings, planning creative educational sessions, and making a meaningful difference in learners' lives. Candidates should have experience supporting students with SEN and be committed to inclusive education. Competitive pay rate and additional benefits are offered.

Benefits

Travel subsidy

£15 resource allowance per session

Free access to counselling services

Dedicated line manager

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience working with young people with SEN/SEMH needs.
• Background in Early Years, Primary, Secondary, or specialist SEND environments.
• Up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Work 1:1 or 2:1 with children in homes or specialist settings.
• Plan and deliver personalized educational sessions.
• Engage with students with various needs and help them progress.

Skills

Experience with special educational needs (SEN)

Teaching skills

Communication strategies (e.g., Makaton, PECS)

Behaviour management skills

Job description

SEN Education and Engagement Specialist

Department: Recruitment - South

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Poole, Dorset

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 the East Dorset area, 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 the East Dorset area
• 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