SEN Education Specialist

Education Ltd; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational support organization is seeking an SEN Education Specialist to provide tailored support to children out of mainstream education. The role involves delivering creative sessions based on individual needs and working flexibly in a compassionate team. Applicants should have experience with SEND, including Autism, and a solid understanding of safeguarding practices. Competitive pay ranges from £25 to £35 per hour, along with additional benefits like travel subsidies and training opportunities.

Benefits

Travel subsidy

Daily resource allowance

Access to counselling and wellbeing services

CPD and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Education professionals with SEN and SEMH needs experience.
• Minimum 2 consistent weekdays of availability.
• Updated understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or 2:1 support to children in public settings.
• Deliver personalized sessions reflecting each learner’s needs.
• Work term-time only with flexible session lengths.

Skills

Experience with Autism

Understanding of safeguarding

Experience with Makaton

Experience with PECS

Ability to work flexibly

Job description

SEN Education Specialist

Department: Recruitment - Midlands

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Compensation: £25.00 - £35.00 / hour

Description

A new year brings new beginnings — and this could be yours.

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

We're currently looking for Education Specialists 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
• Working term-time only, with sessions typically lasting 3 to 5 hours during the school day
• Working flexibly (on a bank staff contract) as part of a compassionate, expert-led team

Who we’re looking for

• Education professionals with SEN and SEMH needs experience, such as Autism, learning disabilities and challenging behaviour
• Those from Early Years, Primary, Secondary or Post-16 backgrounds, including specialist SEND settings (experience with Makaton, PECS and behaviour support is an advantage)
• 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–£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
• CPD and training opportunities
• Dedicated line manager
• Bank staff role (PAYE), offering both short-term and long-term placements