Description
Inspiring hope for children and young people with barriers to learning - outside of the classroom.
Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable children and young people who struggle to engage with learning? Do you have the experience, resilience and commitment to advocate for them and inspire hope for a future – regardless of their background, barriers or areas of need?
If yes, then working with Fresh Start in Education will be one of the most rewarding and fulfilling experiences in your career. Don’t take our word for it though. Look at our reviews and see what others say. We are national specialist providers of academic, emotional and social support for students aged 5 – 25 who for whatever reason are either struggling with or cannot access education.
Our matching process is tailored to the specific needs and requirements for each student. That’s where you come in. Through our bespoke recruitment process, we identify your background, experience, training and interests to ensure that each placement is a success. You are empowered to use your creativity, skills and student-centred teaching/engagement strategies to deliver engaging, dynamic and bespoke 1:1 sessions – with the young person at the centre of it all.
Key Responsibilities
As an Education Specialist, you would be responsible for planning and delivering 1:1 sessions with your students each week, centring their learning experience around their specific needs and interests. You will also be responsible for investing in your student’s social, emotional and physical development ensuring that every aspect of their needs are being met. Monitoring and reporting on your student’s progress, as well as any safeguarding matters will also be a key aspect of your role.
Sessions will take place in either the student’s home or other suitable locations assessed and approved by the company, therefore having access to either your own car or good public transport links is essential for this role. Sessions can vary between 2-5 sessions per week, being 3-5 hours in length, depending on the specific needs of your student, therefore you will be required to have at least two consistent days available per week.
To be considered for this role you will need to have:
- the Right to Work and remain in the UK
- an enhanced DBS certificate (if not, you will need to apply for a new one if successful)
- excellent communication skills and a good command of the English language, both written and spoken
- a minimum of 2 years’ professional experience working with vulnerable children or young people
- experience supporting students with additional needs such as Autism, GDD, ADHD and/or SEMH
- experience establishing safe and professional relationships with vulnerable students along with their carers and/or family members
- Have an enthusiasm to engage and inspire students in their learning across Primary, Secondary or Functional Skill levels
- Demonstrate an excellent and creative delivery of numeracy and literacy (as well as other subjects)
- Experience establishing safe and professional relationships with vulnerable students along with their carers and/or family members.
- Share the company’s core values as well as our commitment to the protection, safeguarding and wellbeing of children and young people.
Benefits
Fresh Start in Education Ltd. believes in investing in its staff and wants to make working for the company an enjoyable and rewarding experience. So, as well as being a part of a national team of specialists, you would benefit from:
- Additional £15 per session available to use for resources and activities
- Subsidised travel and refreshments
- Free wellbeing and counselling service
- Discounts and savings vouchers for high street and online shops, cinemas and gyms
- CPD & training opportunities throughout the year
- Length of service awards
- Facebook forum
- £110 overnight allowance if staying away
About Fresh Start in Education
We specialize in delivering innovative solutions and exceptional services to meet the diverse needs of our clients. With a strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, we strive to exceed expectations and drive success in every project we undertake.