5 Vacancies | Full-Time | Temp to Perm | Immediate Starts
Location: Oxford - OX2, OX3 and OX4
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm
Contract: Full-time, term-time only, temporary to permanent
Salary: Competitive
Start Date: ASAP
Number of Positions: 5
SEN Teaching Assistant - Oxford
Are you looking to start a rewarding career in education or special educational needs?
We are recruiting five caring, enthusiastic and reliable SEN Teaching Assistants to join specialist special educational needs (SEN) schools across Oxford, including OX2, OX3 and OX4.
No previous SEN experience is essential. We welcome applications from graduates, career changers and candidates with transferable skills who are passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable school-based experience, develop your skills and work towards a permanent position.
Who Should Apply?
We are interested in hearing from candidates with experience in a variety of people-focused roles, including:
Psychology graduates and graduates interested in education or SEN.
Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants and classroom support staff.
Youth Workers, Mentors and Behaviour Support Workers.
Support Workers, Care Workers and Healthcare Assistants.
Nursery Practitioners and Early Years Professionals.
Sports Coaches and Activity Leaders.
Tutors and Classroom Volunteers.
Parents and carers with relevant transferable experience.
Candidates from customer service, hospitality, retail and other people-focused industries.
If you are patient, compassionate, reliable and confident working with children, we would love to hear from you.
The Role
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils with additional learning needs, helping them access education, develop confidence and build independence.
Responsibilities may include:
Supporting pupils individually and in small groups.
Assisting teachers with classroom activities and learning tasks.
Encouraging communication, engagement and positive behaviour.
Supporting pupils with their social, emotional and educational development.
Helping create a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment.
Working collaboratively with teachers and specialist support staff.
Experience supporting children with autism, ADHD, complex needs or behavioural difficulties is advantageous but not essential.
What's on Offer?
Five available positions across Oxford.
Immediate starts for suitable candidates.
Full-time, Monday-to-Friday working hours.
Term-time-only working arrangements.
Temporary-to-permanent opportunities.
A specialist SEN school environment.
A paid trial day.
Support and guidance throughout the recruitment process.
The opportunity to gain valuable experience in special education.
Essential Requirements
A genuine interest in supporting children and young people with additional needs.
A patient, caring and dependable approach.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Reliability and commitment to full-time work.
Availability to start ASAP.
Ability to successfully complete the required safeguarding and vetting checks.
Apply Today
If you are looking for an opportunity to begin or develop your career in education, this could be the ideal next step.
Apply today to be considered for one of five SEN Teaching Assistant opportunities across Oxford.
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks
Salary description
£95.00 - £105.00 per day