SEN Education and Engagement Specialist

Fresh Start In Education Ltd; Kettering; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational support provider in Kettering is seeking a SEN Education and Engagement Specialist to provide tailored support for children with special educational needs. This role involves delivering personalized sessions, working flexibly, and making a real impact on students' lives. Ideal candidates will have SEN experience and be available for at least two weekdays. Competitive compensation is offered at £25-£35 per hour, along with various supportive perks.

Benefits

Travel subsidy

Resource allowance

Free access to counselling services

CPD and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Education professional with experience in supporting children with autism and learning disabilities.
• Availability for at least 2 consistent weekdays.
• Up-to-date understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or 2:1 support to children in suitable settings.
• Deliver personalised sessions based on learner’s needs.
• Work flexibly as part of an expert-led team.

Skills

SEN experience

SEMH needs experience

Experience with Makaton

Understanding of child protection

Job description

SEN Education and Engagement Specialist

Department: Recruitment - Midlands

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire

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