Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant - Oxford

Academics; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading secondary school in Oxford seeks a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant to support pupils with special needs and challenging behaviour. This role is suited for graduates or experienced teaching assistants passionate about mental health and education. Candidates will work closely with pupils facing various learning disabilities and help foster their academic and social development.

Benefits

Opportunity for aspiring teachers

Positive impact on students' lives

Supportive educational environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with challenging behaviour and special needs.
• Ideal for graduates or experienced teaching assistants.
• Commitment to supporting children's education emotionally and socially.

Responsibilities

• Work 1:1 with pupils facing mental health difficulties.
• Encourage academic potential in children with special needs.
• Act as a positive role model in the classroom.

Skills

Support for Special Educational Needs

Behaviour Management

Emotional Support

Communication Skills

Education

Graduate

Job description

Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant - Oxford, Oxfordshire

Job Details

• Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
• Job Category: Other
• EU work permit required: Yes
• Job Reference: baa0909e07ab
• Job Views: 29
• Posted: 22.06.2025
• Expiry Date: 06.08.2025

Job Description

Are you experienced working with challenging behaviour and special needs? Are you interested in supporting mental health within your community?

A fantastic secondary school in the Oxford area is looking for a behaviour support teaching assistant to join them ASAP. This role is ideal for a graduate or experienced teaching assistant eager to develop their experience with Special Educational Needs and Behaviour Disorders. The position involves working 1:1 with pupils with Special Needs and Challenging Behaviour. The Behaviour Support Assistant will have the opportunity to work closely with young people facing mental health difficulties, challenging behaviour, and learning disabilities such as Autism.

The school seeks passionate and enthusiastic SEN teaching assistants committed to contributing to a child's education. The ideal candidate will act as a positive role model, encouraging children to reach their academic potential and supporting them emotionally and socially.

Additional Details

• Start Date: April
• Salary: £83 - £90 per day
• Position: Teaching assistant – 1:1 SEN
• Suitable for graduates
• Location: Oxford
• Opportunity for aspiring teachers
• Type: Secondary School