Education and Behaviour Specialist

Education and Behaviour Specialist

Department: Recruitment - London

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Hounslow, West 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 Hounslow, 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 Hounslow.
• 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.

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