SEN Education and Engagement Specialist
Department: Recruitment - South East
Employment Type: Contract
Location: Woking, Surrey
Compensation: £25.00 - £35.00 / hour
Description
Can you inspire hope for the most vulnerable young people?
We are seeking a compassionate and adaptable Education Specialist to work with a 9-year-old student in Woking who is currently working at EYFS/Year 1 levels. This is a high-need placement requiring a creative, patient and trauma-informed educator who can build trust and deliver engaging learning sessions tailored to their individual needs.
Being out of education, these young people are desperately in need of your experience, expertise and understanding, which is why you should consider working with Fresh Start in Education. Working on a 1:1 or 2:1 basis, in placements set up and supported by our dedicated team, you will plan, deliver or support bespoke learning programmes designed around your student’s needs and interests. By linking YouTube to English, baking to Maths, gardening to Science, you'll turn their world into their classroom. Your skills and commitment will help ready our students to reintegrate back into education.
The placements
* Working with your student on a 1:1 or 2:1 basis in their home or a suitable venue
* Planning and delivering 2-5 sessions per week. Each session is between 3-5 hours, during school hours and term-times only.
* Placements organised and supported by our dedicated teams
* Bank Staff worker – providing short-term provisions as and when they arise, paid via PAYE
What you need to apply
* Minimum of 2 years’ professional experience working with vulnerable children or young people with additional needs (SEN, SEMH needs and other barriers to learning)
* Experience delivering or supporting English and Maths at Primary or Secondary levels, along with other subjects if possible
* Consistent availability to commit to a minimum of 2 sessions per week (a minimum of 2 working days)
* PECS knowledge is desirable
* A commitment to keeping children and young people safe and a practical and up to date knowledge of safeguarding
The benefits
* Competitive hourly rate of £25 to £35 per hour
* Subsidised travel costs and £15 per day for resources
* Free wellbeing and counselling service, pension option & store discounts
* Work for a nationally recognised provider of specialist academic, social and emotional support for vulnerable young children and adults
We receive a high volume of applications and may not be able to provide feedback to all unsuccessful candidates. Please note that, due to the nature of this role, all applicants will be subject to thorough pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS and Right to Work verification, in line with our safeguarding commitments.
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