Job Description

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference to a child's life?

For those with SEN and SEMH needs, attending school can feel impossible. Overwhelming classrooms, lack of understanding and pressure on resources often leaves them without vital support and many end up as unwilling or unable to attend.

They need your experience, expertise and understanding, which is why you should consider working with Fresh Start in Education in the Oxford area. Working on a 1:1 or 2:1 basis, you will be planning and delivering or supporting bespoke learning programmes designed around your student's needs and interests. Your support could change their lives and shape their future.

What you'll be doing:

Providing 1:1 or 2:1 support to children and young people in their homes or educational settings in the Oxford area Planning and delivering learning and engagement activities at Early Years levels, as well as providing communication, emotional and behavioural support Running sessions during the school day (term time only) that typically last 3 to 5 hours Engaging with students who may have autism, ADHD, SEMH needs, PDA, GDD or complex needs and helping them achieve outcomes at their pace Working flexibly as part of a compassionate, expert-led team that values you and your skills

Who we're looking for:

We welcome applications from individuals who have:

Experience (at least 1 year) as teachers, tutors, teaching assistants, SEN specialists and education professionals who have directly supported young people with SEN/SEMH needs A background in Early Years, Primary or specialist SEND environments Familiarity with PECS, Makaton or other communication strategies De-escalation and behaviour management skills A minimum of 2 consistent weekdays available An up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding and child protection

What you can expect from Fresh Start in Education:

25-35 per hour, depending on experience Travel subsidy and 15 per session resource allowance Free access to counselling and wellbeing services, pension options and store discounts Dedicated line manager, support and inclusion in a supportive, expert team Bank staff role (PAYE), offering both short-term and long-term placements

About Fresh Start in Education

We are the 'go to' provider of alternative education in the UK. As an independent company with over a decade of experience supporting some of the most vulnerable children, young people and young adults throughout the UK we facilitate life changing work in our student's lives, their families and surrounding communities.

The dedication and compassion of our staff continue to make a lasting difference in the lives of those we serve, helping to shape brighter futures for generations to come. But we can't do it without you. To find out more about how you can make a difference in the lives of our students call

020 3409 6410 (option 7).

We would love to speak with you.

Due to the nature of the work and our commitment to safeguarding our students, you will be required to undergo thorough background checks including ID, Right to Work and employment checks and will also require an enhanced DBS.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 25.00-35.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Free or subsidised travel Health & wellbeing programme Store discount
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: FSIE-015981