Description
Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference to a child’s life, helping them learn, grow and thrive in their own unique way?
Fresh Start in Education are looking for experienced and person-centred SEN Learning Support Assistants to work on a 1:1 or 2:1 basis with young people with learning, communication and sensory needs in their homes or other settings in the Oxford area.
This role involves planning and delivering communication, life skills and basic literacy and numeracy skills sessions in creative, practical and engaging ways on a 1:1 or 2:1 basis. The role will also involve emotional and behavioural support and knowledge of Makaton, PECS or other communication systems is desirable.
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:
* Providing 1:1 or 2:1 support to children and young people in their homes or other settings in Oxfordshire
* Planning and delivering learning and engagement activities, 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, 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, Secondary, 16+ education 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
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 student’s 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.