SEN Education Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Travel subsidy

£15 per session resource allowance

Free access to counselling services

Pension options

Store discounts

Job summary

An educational support organization in Oxford is seeking an SEN Education Specialist to provide personalized learning sessions for young people with special educational needs. This flexible role involves working with students 1:1 or 2:1, planning creative educational sessions, and engaging with children who may have complex needs. Candidates should have previous experience in education and a commitment to transforming lives. Competitive pay of £25–£35 per hour is offered, along with travel subsidies and allowances for resources.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience supporting young people with SEN/SEMH needs.
• Background in Primary, Secondary, or specialist SEND environments.
• Up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver personalised educational sessions for students.
• Engage with students in their homes or specialist settings.
• Work flexibly as part of a supportive expert team.

Skills

Experience working with SEN/SEMH needs

Behaviour management skills

Creative teaching methods

Flexible scheduling

Education

Experience as teachers, tutors, or teaching assistants

Job description

SEN Education Specialist

Department: Recruitment - South

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire

Compensation: £25.00 - £35.00 / hour

Description

Be more than an educator

Be the reason a young person believes in a brighter future

For young people with SEN and SEMH needs, attending school can feel impossible. Too many people, too many challenges and too little support can leave them unwilling or unable to attend.

At Fresh Start in Education, we’re looking for experienced, proactive, person-centred people to plan and deliver fun, personalised learning sessions on a 1:1 or 2:1 basis with young people with SEN or SEMH needs in the Oxford area. Whether it’s going to the shops to explore Maths, unlocking their imagination through stories and art, or using a trip out to uncover the wonders of Science, you’ll spark curiosity, confidence and a sense of hope, enabling students to rediscover the joy of learning in a way that works for them. One learner, one relationship, one small step at a time.

With allowances for travel and resources and full support from our dedicated team, this flexible role gives you the freedom to deliver learning in the ways that you feel best meet the student’s needs and interests. If you have the experience, resilience and commitment to transform lives, we would love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing:

• Working 1:1 or 2:1 with children and young people in their homes or specialist settings in Oxfordshire
• Planning and delivering personalised, creative, educational sessions that reflect each learner’s needs, interests and abilities, particularly in Maths and English
• Running sessions during the school day (term time only) that typically last 3 to 5 hours
• Engaging with students who may have ASD, ADHD, SEMH needs, 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:

• 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 Primary, Secondary, Functional Skills or Post 16 teaching, or specialist SEND environments
• 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