SEN Teaching Assistant

Aspire People Limited; Oxford; On-site; GBP 17,527 - 19,372; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People Limited is recruiting an SEN Teaching Assistant (Autism) for a full-time, September start at a Headington specialist school in Oxford. You will work with teachers, therapists and support staff to provide tailored learning and emotional support in a structured autism-specific environment.

The ideal candidate may have a psychology background or previous experience with autism, and is patient, empathetic, and a strong team player.

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
• Patient, empathetic and resilient with strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Support learning alongside teachers and therapists throughout the school day.
• Help students access learning in the classroom and develop communication and social skills.
• Assist in building confidence and independence, including personal care where required.

Skills

SEN experience

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Education

Psychology degree

Education Studies degree

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant (Autism) - Full-Time - September StartLocation: Headington, Oxford - Specialist School Salary: £95 - £105 per day Job Type: Full-Time Long-Term Start Date: September 2026 Are you an aspiring SEN Teaching Assistant, Psychology graduate, Support Worker, or experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role in a specialist school? We are currently recruiting a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant to join a highly supportive specialist school in Headington, Oxford, from September. This specialist school supports children and young people aged 8-19 with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and severe learning difficulties, providing a structured, autism-specific environment where every pupil is encouraged to achieve their full potential.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll work alongside experienced teachers, therapists, and support staff to provide tailored learning and emotional support throughout the school day. You'll be helping students to: Access learning in the classroom. Develop communication and social skills. Build confidence and independence. Reach their individual education and personal development goals. You may also provide support with personal care where required, ensuring every student receives the highest standard of care and encouragement.

The Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who is: Passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN). Patient, empathetic, and resilient. A strong communicator with excellent teamwork skills. Able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff. Adaptable and confident working in a specialist education environment.

Experience welcomed from:

• SEN Teaching Assistants
• Teaching Assistants
• Learning Support Assistants (LSAs)
• Support Workers
• Care Workers
• Psychology Graduates
• Education Studies Graduates
• Youth Workers
• Healthcare Assistants
• Individuals with personal or voluntary experience supporting autism or additional needs

Previous SEN experience is desirable but not essential.

What We Offer

• Competitive weekly pay.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Support from an experienced and welcoming school team.
• Valuable experience for those pursuing careers in teaching, educational psychology, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, or social work.
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people every day.