SEN Education and Engagement Specialist

Fresh Start In Education Ltd; Cowley; On-site; GBP 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel subsidy

Resource allowance

Counselling services

Pension options

Store discounts

CPD opportunities

Line manager support

Job summary

Fresh Start In Education Ltd is seeking qualified education professionals to provide 1:1 or 2:1 SEN support in Oxfordshire, including students in homes or specialist settings during school terms. Roles suit those with SEN experience and safeguarding knowledge, with a flexible, compassionate team environment.

Candidates with Makaton/PECS familiarity are preferred. The role offers £25-£35 per hour, with travel subsidy and resource allowances, plus wellbeing and CPD opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children and young people in SEN settings.
• Up-to-date safeguarding and child protection awareness.
• Familiarity with communication strategies like Makaton/PECS is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or 2:1 educational support in homes or specialist settings in Oxford.
• Deliver personalised sessions reflecting learners' needs and interests.
• Sessions run during term time and last 3–5 hours.
• Work flexibly within a supportive, expert team.
• Engage with students with autism, developmental delays, or complex needs to help them progress.

Skills

SEN experience

Autism awareness

Behaviour management

Safeguarding knowledge

Makaton/PECS familiarity

Education

Teaching qualification

SEN specialization

Job description

SEN Education and Specialist

Department: Recruitment - South

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Cowley, Oxfordshire

Compensation: £25.00 - £35.00 / hour

Description

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.

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 Oxford.
• 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

• Qualified teachers, tutors, teaching assistants, SEN specialists, and education professionals with experience supporting children and young people.
• Those with a background in 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.
• 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 an 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