Education and Engagement Specialist

Department: Recruitment - London

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Croydon, London

Compensation: £25.00 - £35.00 / hour

Description Use Your Experience to Inspire the Next Generation 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. We're now recruiting for the 2025/2026 academic year and have flexible teaching opportunities across Croydon, supporting children and young people who need 1:1 provision outside of mainstream school. If you're passionate about teaching, supporting learners with SEND, and want to make a meaningful difference-this could be the perfect fit for you.
What You'll Be Doing

Providing 1:1 or 2:1 educational support to children and young people in their homes or specialist settings in Croydon.
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 We welcome applications from:

Qualified teachers, tutors, teaching assistants, SEN specialists, and education professionals with experience supporting children and young people.
Those with a background in Early Years, 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.
Individuals who are semi-retired, changing career path, or seeking a more flexible role in education.
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 a 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

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