The Role
Provide 1:1 or 2:1 personalised education sessions for young people with SEN/SEMH in homes or public settings; monitor progress, set targets, conduct risk assessments, follow safeguarding procedures, and work term-time on a flexible bank-staff basis.
Summary Generated by Built In
Be more than an educator.
Be the reason a young person believes in a brighter future.
Many of our young people with SEMH needs or SEN have faced challenges that have left them feeling discouraged or disconnected from education. Every child deserves someone who won't give up on them - could that be you?
We're looking for proactive and person-centered education professionals to plan and deliver personalised learning sessions that spark curiosity, confidence and a sense of hope for our young people who are out of mainstream education. You'll have the opportunity and freedom to deliver learning in the way that you feel best meets the student’s needs. This role offers a genuine opportunity to make a lasting, positive difference.
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
- Monitoring and reporting on student progress after each session and setting clear, achievable targets to support ongoing development
- Conducting risk assessments and ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed
- Working flexibly (on a bank staff contract) and term-time only, with sessions typically lasting 3 to 5 hours during the school day
Who we’re looking for
- Education professionals with at least one year experience supporting children and young people with SEN and SEMH needs
- Those from 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
About
We are the go-to provider of alternative education in the UK. As an independent company with over a decade of experience supporting some of the most vulnerable young people. We facilitate life changing work in our students' lives, their families and surrounding communities.We are proud to be recognised as a Sunday Times Best Place to Work and have achieved a Gold level “We invest in people” accreditation from Investors in People, reflecting our commitment to creating a supportive, values-led culture where people feel trusted and empowered to do their best work for the young people we serve.Due to the nature of the work and our commitment to safeguarding our students, you will be required to undergo thorough background checks including ID, Right to Work and employment checks and will also require an enhanced DBS.
Skills Required
- Minimum one year�experience supporting children and young people with SEN and SEMH needs
- Experience in Primary, Secondary or Post-16 settings, including specialist SEND settings
- Experience with Makaton, PECS and behaviour support
- Minimum availability of two consistent weekdays
- Up-to-date understanding of safeguarding and child protection
- Right to work checks, ID and enhanced DBS (criminal records) clearance
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The Company
What We Do
Fresh Start in Education is a UK-based provider of alternative education, specializing in re-engaging students who have been excluded from school or are otherwise out of education. They provide personalized, one-to-one support to vulnerable young people, delivering creative, tailored sessions in homes or public settings. The company is committed to safeguarding and creating a supportive, values-led culture, and is recognized for its impact on students, families, and communities.
