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