Full-Time | Term-Time Only | Temp to Perm | No SEN Experience Needed
We are urgently seeking five reliable and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistants to join specialist schools across Oxford, covering OX2, OX3 and OX4.
These full-time opportunities are ideal for candidates who are passionate about working with children and young people and are interested in developing a career in special educational needs education.
Previous SEN experience is not essential. We welcome applications from graduates, career changers and candidates with transferable skills from care, support work, childcare, youth work, sport and other people-focused professions.
Position Details
Location: Oxford - OX2, OX3 and OX4.
Pay: Competitive.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm.
Contract: Full-time, term-time only.
Employment pathway: Temporary to permanent.
Start date: ASAP.
Vacancies: 5.
Additional benefit: Paid trial day.
The Role
You will support pupils with special educational needs, helping them participate in lessons, develop communication skills and build confidence.
Working alongside teachers and specialist staff, you will provide classroom assistance and help pupils with their educational, social and emotional development.
Responsibilities include:
Supporting pupils with daily learning activities.
Providing individual and small-group assistance.
Encouraging engagement and positive behaviour.
Supporting pupils with additional learning needs.
Helping maintain a safe and supportive classroom.
Following school procedures and safeguarding requirements.
Suitable Backgrounds
We would particularly welcome applicants with experience in:
Psychology or education.
Teaching or classroom support.
Care work and healthcare.
Youth work and mentoring.
Early Years and nursery settings.
Behaviour support.
Sports coaching and activity leadership.
Tutoring and volunteering.
Customer service, hospitality and retail.
Parenting or caring roles involving relevant transferable skills.
Candidates with experience supporting autism, ADHD, complex needs or behavioural difficulties will find this useful, but it is not essential.
What We Need From You
A caring, patient and dependable approach.
Confidence communicating with children and colleagues.
A willingness to learn and adapt.
Reliable attendance and full-time availability.
Availability to start ASAP.
Ability to complete the required safeguarding and vetting checks.
What's in It for You?
Immediate opportunities across Oxford.
A paid trial day.
Full-time term-time working.
Temporary-to-permanent opportunities.
Valuable experience in specialist education.
Support throughout the recruitment process.
Apply Today
We have five vacancies to fill and are keen to hear from suitable candidates who are ready to begin a rewarding role in education.
If you have the right attitude, transferable skills and a genuine interest in supporting children with additional needs, apply today to be considered.
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