SEN Education and Engagement Specialist

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

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Swanage is seeking a SEN Education and Engagement Specialist to design and deliver personalized learning sessions for young people with Special Educational Needs. The role offers a competitive hourly rate of £25–£35, travel subsidies, and access to counselling services. Candidates should have experience supporting students with SEN or SEMH needs, particularly in primary education settings.

Benefits

Travel subsidy

Resource allowance

Access to counselling and wellbeing services

Bank staff role with short and long-term placements

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience supporting young people with SEN/SEMH needs.
• Up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.
• Minimum of 2 consistent weekdays available.

Responsibilities

• Work 1:1 or 2:1 with children and young people in homes or specialist settings.
• Plan and deliver personalized educational sessions in Maths and English.
• Engage with students who may have autism, ADHD, or complex needs.

Skills

Experience with SEN/SEMH needs

De-escalation skills

Behaviour management skills

Education

Background in primary education or specialist SEN/SEMH environments

Job description

SEN Education and Engagement Specialist

Department: Recruitment - South

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Swanage, Dorset

Compensation: £25.00 - £35.00 / hour

Description

Make a Difference. Be the Fresh Start.

At Fresh Start in Education, we’re looking for proactive, person-centred people to design and deliver personalised learning sessions that spark curiosity, confidence and a sense of 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 going on a trip to the shops to explore Maths, unlocking their imagination through stories and art, or using a walk in the park 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 looking for 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.

What you’ll be doing:

• Working 1:1 or 2:1 with children and young people in their homes or specialist settings in the Swanage 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 primary education or specialist SEN/SEMH 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 & £15 per day 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