Location: Oxford - OX2, OX3 & OX4
Hours: 8:30am - 4:00pm, Monday to Friday
Contract: Full-time, term time only - Temp to Perm
Schools: Specialist SEN settings
We are looking for 5 enthusiastic and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to join three fantastic specialist schools in Oxford.
These are exciting temp-to-perm opportunities for people who are passionate about supporting children and young people with special educational needs and helping them achieve their potential.
You do not necessarily need previous experience as an SEN Teaching Assistant. We are also keen to hear from candidates with transferable skills and experience from other backgrounds, particularly those who have worked with or supported children, young people or vulnerable individuals.
The ideal candidate
You may have experience as a:
Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or Youth Worker
Support Worker, Care Worker or Healthcare Assistant
Nursery Practitioner or Early Years Practitioner
Behaviour Support Worker or Residential Support Worker
Sports Coach, Activity Leader or Youth Mentor
Tutor, Classroom Volunteer or Cover Supervisor
Parent/carer with relevant experience and a genuine passion for supporting children
Candidate from a customer service, hospitality, retail or other people-focused role with strong communication and interpersonal skills
Key transferable skills
We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate:
Excellent communication and listening skills
Patience, empathy and a calm approach
The ability to build positive relationships and rapport
Confidence working as part of a team
Reliability, resilience and a positive attitude
The ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations
Good organisation and time-management skills
A willingness to learn and develop within an SEN environment
A genuine passion for supporting children and young people
Previous experience working with SEN, autism, ADHD, complex needs or challenging behaviour would be advantageous, but is not essential for the right candidate.
What the role offers
Full-time, Monday to Friday hours
8:30am - 4:00pm
Term-time only
Temp-to-perm opportunities
Work within specialist SEN schools
Paid trial day as part of the interview process
The opportunity to develop valuable experience within education and SEN
Support and guidance throughout the recruitment process
Candidates will need to successfully complete the required vetting and safeguarding checks before being invited to a paid trial day.
If you are passionate, caring, reliable and keen to make a positive difference, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to be considered for one of these exciting SEN Teaching Assistant opportunities in 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
£14.26 - £15.56 per hour