SEN Education and Engagement Specialist

Fresh Start in Education; Stockport; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel subsidy

Daily resource allowance £15 per day

Counselling services

Pension options

Store discounts

CPD and training opportunities

Line manager support

Bank staff PAYE

Job summary

Fresh Start In Education Ltd is seeking an SEN Education and Engagement Specialist to provide 1:1 or 2:1 support for children and young people with SEND in Stockport and surrounding areas. You will deliver creative, tailored sessions and monitor progress, while adhering to safeguarding procedures.

The role is flexible, bank staff contract, term-time only, with sessions typically lasting 3 to 5 hours during the school day.

Qualifications

• Education professionals with at least one year experience supporting children and young people with SEN
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection best practices
• Experience delivering personalised sessions and reporting on progress

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or 2:1 support to children and young people in homes or public settings
• Deliver personalised, creative sessions tailored to each learner
• Monitor and report on student progress after each session
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure safeguarding procedures are followed
• Work on a bank staff contract during term time with sessions 3–5 hours during the school day

Skills

SEN experience

Safeguarding

Behaviour management

Job description

SEN Education and Engagement Specialist

Department: Recruitment - North

Employment Type: Flexible

Location: Stockport, Greater Manchester

Compensation: £25.00 - £36.00 / hour

Description

Make a difference beyond the classroom.

Whether you’re stepping into alternative education from mainstream, returning after a break or bringing years of valuable SEN experience, your skills can transform a young person’s future.

We're currently looking for Education Specialists in and around the Stockport area to join our team in providing bespoke and holistic support to children and young people who are out of mainstream education. If you’re passionate about supporting learners with SEND and want a role where every day makes a difference, 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 a suitable public setting
• Delivering personalised, creative sessions that reflect each learner’s needs, interests and abilities
• Monitoring and reporting on student progress after each session and setting clear, achievable targets to support ongoing development
• Conducting risk assessments and ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed
• Working flexibly (on a bank staff contract) and term-time only, with sessions typically lasting 3 to 5 hours during the school day

Who we’re looking for

• Education professionals with at least one year experience supporting children and young people with SEN and SEMH needs, including significant learning disabilities and challenging behaviours
• Those from Primary, Secondary or Post-16 backgrounds, including specialist SEND settings
• Individuals with a minimum of 2 consistent weekdays of availability
• Professionals with up-to-date understanding of safeguarding and child protection

What you can expect from Fresh Start in Education

• £25-£36 per hour, depending on experience
• Travel subsidy & £15 per day resource allowance
• Free access to counselling and wellbeing services, pension options and store discounts
• CPD and training opportunities
• Dedicated line manager support
• Bank staff role (PAYE), offering both short-term and long-term placements