The Role
Provide 1:1 or 2:1 tailored educational support to children and young people with SEND in homes or specialist settings in Oxford. Deliver creative, personalised sessions (3–5 hours during school day, term time), work within a supportive team, engage learners with autism, developmental delays or complex needs, and follow safeguarding and behaviour-management practices.
Summary Generated by Built In
Be more than an educator.
Be the reason a young person believes in a brighter future.
Many of our young people with SEMH needs or SEN have faced challenges that have left them feeling discouraged or disconnected from education. Every child deserves someone who won't give up on them - could that be you?
At Fresh Start in Education, we’re looking for proactive, person-centred people to design and deliver personalised learning sessions that spark curiosity, confidence and a sense of hope for young people currently out of education in the Oxfordshire area. Whether it’s using football to explore Maths, unlocking their imagination through stories and art, or taking a walk in the woods to uncover the wonders of Science, you’ll inspire students to discover 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.
What you’ll be doing:
- Working 1:1 or 2:1 with children and young people in their homes or other 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, sensory 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 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 and pension options
- Dedicated line manager, support and inclusion in a supportive, expert team
- Bank staff role (PAYE), offering both short-term and long-term placements
About
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 young people. We facilitate life changing work in our students' lives, their families and surrounding communities.We are proud to be recognised as a Sunday Times Best Place to Work and have achieved a Gold level “We invest in people” accreditation from Investors in People, reflecting our commitment to creating a supportive, values-led culture where people feel trusted and empowered to do their best work for the young people we serve.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.
Skills Required
- Qualified teacher, tutor, teaching assistant, SEN specialist, or education professional with experience supporting children and young people.
- Background in Primary, Secondary or Post-16 teaching or specialist SEND environments.
- Minimum availability of two consistent weekdays.
- Up-to-date understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
- Enhanced DBS, ID, Right to Work and employment background checks.
- Experience working with autism, global developmental delay, or complex needs.
- Familiarity with Makaton, PECS, other communication strategies, and de-escalation/behaviour management training.
- Ability to deliver sessions during the school day (term time), sessions typically 3–5 hours.
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The Company
What We Do
Fresh Start in Education is a UK-based provider of alternative education, specializing in re-engaging students who have been excluded from school or are otherwise out of education. They provide personalized, one-to-one support to vulnerable young people, delivering creative, tailored sessions in homes or public settings. The company is committed to safeguarding and creating a supportive, values-led culture, and is recognized for its impact on students, families, and communities.
