SEN Education and Engagement Specialist

Education Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational organization in Reading is seeking a SEN Education and Engagement Specialist to provide personalized support to children with special educational needs. Candidates should have experience in educational roles and a passion for supporting learners. The position offers competitive compensation of £25–£35 per hour along with various perks, including travel subsidies and dedicated support from a team.

Benefits

Travel subsidy

Resource allowance

Counseling and wellbeing services

Pension options

Store discounts

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience as teacher, tutor, or SEN specialist.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.
• Familiarity with strategies like Makaton or PECS is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Work 1:1 or 2:1 with children in their homes or specialist settings.
• Plan and deliver personalized educational sessions.
• Engage with students with varying needs at their pace.

Skills

Experience with SEN/SEMH needs

Communication strategies (Makaton, PECS)

Behaviour management skills

Job description

SEN Education and Engagement Specialist

Department: Recruitment - South East

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Reading, Berkshire

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 Berkshire 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 Berkshire 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