SEN Education Specialist

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

• Education professionals with at least one year experience supporting children and young people with SEN and SEMH needs
• Those from EYFS, Primary, Secondary or Post-16 backgrounds, including specialist SEND settings
• Individuals with a minimum of 2 consistent weekdays of availability
• Professionals with up-to-date understanding of safeguarding and child protection

Benefits

• £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
• CPD and training opportunities
• Dedicated line manager support
• Bank staff role (PAYE), offering both short-term and long-term placements