- Salary
- £25 – £36/hr
- Location
- Leeds, West Yorkshire
- Type
- Contract
- Department
- Education
Description
SEN Education and Engagement Specialist
Department: Recruitment - North
Employment Type: Contract
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Compensation: £25.00 - £36.00 / hour
Description
Use Your Experience to Inspire the Next Generation
If you're passionate about supporting learners with SEND, and want to make a meaningful difference—this could be the perfect fit for you.
Whether you're starting your career in alternative education, returning after a break, 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.
Whether you're starting your career in alternative education, returning after a break, 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.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Providing 1:1 or 2:1 educational support to children and young people in their homes or specialist settings.
- Delivering personalised, creative sessions that reflect each learner’s needs, interests, and abilities.
- Sessions run during the school day (term time only) and typically last 3 to 5 hours.
- Working flexibly as part of a compassionate, expert-led team that values you, your skills and creative input.
- Engaging with students who may have autism, global developmental delay, or complex needs, helping them achieve outcomes at their pace.
Who We’re Looking For
- Qualified teachers, tutors, teaching assistants, SEN specialists, and education professionals with experience supporting children and young people.
- Those with a background in Primary, Secondary and Post 16 teaching, or specialist SEND environments.
- Professionals with experience or interest in working with students with autism, communication needs, and learning difficulties.
- A minimum of 2 consistent weekdays of availability.
- Up-to-date understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
Familiarity with Makaton, PECS, or other communication strategies along with de-escalation and behaviour management training is an advantage.
What you can expect from Fresh Start in Education
- £25–£36 per hour, depending on experience
- Travel subsidy & £15 per day resource allowance
- Free access to counselling and wellbeing services, pension options, and store discounts
- Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
- Dedicated line manager support and inclusion in a supportive, expert team
- Bank staff role (PAYE), offering both short-term and long-term placements