SEN Education and Engagement Specialist
Department: Recruitment - South
Employment Type: Contract
Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire
Compensation: £25.00 - £35.00 / hour
Description
Use your experience to inspire the next generation
Whether you're starting your career in alternative education or bringing years of special educational needs (SEN) experience into a new role, your knowledge, care and commitment can change a young person’s life.
We’re now recruiting for the 2025/2026 academic year and have flexible teaching opportunities across Hampshire, supporting children and young people who need 1:1 provision outside mainstream school.
If you're passionate about teaching and supporting learners with SEND and want to make a meaningful difference, this could be the perfect fit for you.
What you’ll be doing:
* Working 1:1 or 2:1 with children and young people in their homes or specialist settings in Hampshire
* 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 autism, 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
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 Early Years, Primary, Secondary, Functional Skills or Post 16 teaching, or specialist SEND environments
* A minimum of 2 consistent weekdays available
* An up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding and child protection
Familiarity with Makaton, PECS or other communication strategies is an advantage, as are de-escalation and behaviour management skills.
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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