Fresh Start in Education
SEN Education and Engagement Specialist
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SEN Education and Engagement Specialist
SEN Education and Engagement Specialist Department: Recruitment - South Employment Type: Contract Location: Staines-Upon-Thames, Surrey Compensation: £25.00 - £35.00 / hour
Description Be more than an educator Be the reason a young person believes in a brighter future
For young people with SEN and SEMH needs, attending school can feel impossible. Too many people, too many challenges and too little support can leave them unwilling or unable to attend.
At Fresh Start in Education, we’re looking for experienced, proactive, person-centred people to plan and deliver fun, personalised learning sessions on a 1:1 or 2:1 basis with young people with SEN or SEMH needs in the Greater London area. Whether it’s going to the shops to explore Maths, unlocking their imagination through stories and art, or using a trip out to uncover the wonders of Science, you’ll spark curiosity, confidence and a sense of hope, enabling students to rediscover the joy of learning in a way that works for them. One learner, one relationship, one small step at a time.
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With allowances for travel and resources and full support from our dedicated team, this flexible role gives you the freedom to deliver learning in the ways that you feel best meet the student’s needs and interests. If you have the experience, resilience and commitment to transform lives, 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 other venues in Greater London and surrounding areas 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 ASD, 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
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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, Secondary, Functional Skills or Post 16 teaching, or specialist SEND 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 and £15 per session 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
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