At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide 1:1 educational support to children with SEND in their homes or specialist settings.
- Company: Fresh Start in Education, dedicated to making a difference in learners' lives.
- Benefits: Earn £25-£35 per hour, plus travel subsidy and resource allowance.
- Other info: Ongoing training opportunities and access to wellbeing services.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact on young lives while working flexibly in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Experience in education or SEN support, with a passion for helping students thrive.
The predicted salary is between 35 - 35 £ per hour.
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.
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-£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.
- 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.
SEN Education Specialist in Yeovil employer: Fresh Start In Education Ltd
Fresh Start In Education Ltd is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and flexible work environment for its SEN Learning & Engagement Mentors. Located in the beautiful area of Poole, the company offers generous benefits such as travel subsidies, counselling services, and a pension plan, all while promoting a culture of compassionate teamwork and professional growth opportunities for its employees.
Contact Details:
Fresh Start In Education Ltd Recruitment Team
