SEN Education Specialist

Education Ltd; Towcester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Towcester seeks an SEN Education Specialist to provide 1:1 or 2:1 support to children with special educational needs. The ideal candidate will have experience with Autism and learning disabilities. The role offers £25 to £35 per hour based on experience, plus additional perks like a travel subsidy and access to wellbeing services. This is a bank staff position offering flexible hours during term time, and candidates should have a solid understanding of safeguarding practices.

Benefits

Travel subsidy

£15 per day resource allowance

Free access to counselling services

CPD and training opportunities

Dedicated line manager support

Qualifications

• Education professionals with experience in Autism and learning disabilities.
• Minimum of 2 consistent weekdays of availability required.
• Knowledge of Makaton and PECS is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or 2:1 support to children and young people.
• Deliver creative sessions tailored to individual learner needs.
• Work term-time only, typically 3 to 5 hours.

Skills

Experience with SEND and SEMH needs

Ability to deliver personalised sessions

Understanding of safeguarding

Flexibility in working hours

Job description

SEN Education Specialist

Department: Recruitment - Midlands

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Towcester, Northamptonshire

Compensation: £25.00 - £35.00 / hour

Description

Make a Fresh Start This New Year

Bring your skills, passion and experience into a role where you can truly change a young person’s life. We’re looking for caring education professionals to provide bespoke and holistic 1:1 or 2:1 support to children and young people with SEND and SEMH needs.

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 support
• Bank staff role (PAYE), offering both short-term and long-term placements