SEND Peer Educator - Flexible Part-Time Webinars & Workshops

Essex County Council; Harlow; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Essex County Council is seeking a Peer Educator for the SPACE programme to support families across Essex. You will deliver webinars, workshops and community outreach, helping parents and carers understand SEND and access information.

With lived SEND experience and strong communication skills, you will collaborate with schools and partner organisations to share knowledge, promote inclusion and improve resources for families across the county.

Qualifications

• Lived experience of raising a child or young person with SEND.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to present webinars and workshops confidently.
• Empathetic, non-judgemental and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver webinars, workshops and community outreach activities.
• Help parents and carers build confidence and understanding of SEND.
• Work with schools and partner organisations to support families.
• Represent SPACE at schools and community events.
• Developing and improving training materials and resources.
• Building positive relationships with families, schools and partner organisations.
• Gathering feedback to help shape and improve the service.

Skills

Communication skills

Lived SEND experience

Public speaking

Empathy

Job description

Essex County Council is seeking a Peer Educator for the SPACE programme to support families across Essex. You will deliver webinars, workshops and community outreach, helping parents and carers understand SEND and access information.

With lived SEND experience and strong communication skills, you will collaborate with schools and partner organisations to share knowledge, promote inclusion and improve resources for families across the county.