SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Witney; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Une école spécialisée à Witney recherche un Assistant d'Enseignement Spécialisé pour commencer en septembre 2025. Ce poste exige une passion pour l'éducation des enfants ayant des besoins spécifiques et une capacité à travailler en étroite collaboration avec des enseignants et des professionnels. Des compétences en communication et une approche patiente sont essentielles pour aider à créer un environnement d'apprentissage positif.

Qualifications

• Expérience avec des enfants ou jeunes ayant des besoins éducatifs spéciaux.
• Approche adaptable et empathique en matière de soutien.
• Capacité à suivre des plans d'apprentissage individualisés.

Responsibilities

• Soutenir les élèves individuellement ou en petits groupes.
• Aider les enseignants à préparer des leçons et activités d'apprentissage.
• Promouvoir un environnement d'apprentissage inclusif et stimulant.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Education

CACHE Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant or equivalent

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - September 2025 Start
Location: Witney, West Oxfordshire
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive (depending on experience)

Are you a compassionate and resilient individual looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people with special educational needs?

Our client, a welcoming and well-resourced special needs school based in Witney, West Oxfordshire, is seeking to appoint a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2025. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children and young people with a range of learning difficulties, including autism, speech and language needs, and social, emotional and mental health challenges.

About the Role:

• Supporting students on a 1:1 or small-group basis across a range of ages and abilities

• Assisting the class teacher with lesson preparation and differentiated learning activities

• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing through consistency and encouragement

• Helping to create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment

• Contributing to EHCP targets and supporting therapy sessions where appropriate

About You:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN, either in education, care, or support settings

• A patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach to learning and behaviour support

• A strong communicator who can build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families

• Able to follow individualised learning plans and contribute to a team-based approach

• Relevant qualifications (e.g. CACHE, Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant, or equivalent) are desirable but not essential

About the School:

• A nurturing and inclusive special school with a dedicated and skilled staff team

• Strong multi-agency partnerships including speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and educational psychologists

• A focus on holistic development, personalised learning, and celebrating small steps of progress

• Located in Witney, West Oxfordshire, with good transport links and on-site parking

Apply Now:
To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV to [e-mail]

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. Th