SEN Education and Engagement Specialist

Fresh Start In Education Ltd; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel subsidy

£15 per session resource allowance

Free access to counselling and wellbeing services

Dedicated line manager

Job summary

A leading educational support organization in Slough is looking for a SEN Education and Engagement Specialist. In this flexible role, you will work with young people who have special educational needs or social, emotional, and mental health challenges. You'll plan and deliver personalized learning sessions, fostering a supportive environment that enables students to rediscover the joy of learning. The offer includes competitive hourly rates and additional benefits such as travel subsidies.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Work 1:1 or 2:1 with children and young people in their homes.
• Plan and deliver creative educational sessions reflecting learner’s needs.
• Run educational sessions during the school day, lasting 3 to 5 hours.

Skills

Experience with SEN/SEMH needs

De-escalation and behaviour management skills

Ability to plan personalized learning sessions

Education

Experience as teachers, tutors, or SEN specialists

Job description

SEN Education and Engagement Specialist

Department: Recruitment - South

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Slough, Berkshire

Compensation: £25.00 - £35.00 / hour

Description

Be more than an educator

Be the reason a young person believes in a brighter future

For young people with SEN and SEMH needs, attending school can feel impossible. Too many people, too many challenges and too little support can leave them unwilling or unable to attend.

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

With allowances for travel and resources and full support from our dedicated team, this flexible role gives you the freedom to deliver learning in the ways that you feel best meet the student’s needs and interests. If you have the experience, resilience and commitment to transform lives, we would love to hear from 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 Slough 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 ASD, 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 Primary, Secondary, Functional Skills or Post 16 teaching, or specialist SEND environments
• De-escalation and behaviour management skills
• A minimum of 2 consistent weekdays available
• An up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding and child protection

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