SEN Teaching Assistant - Faringdon

Academics Ltd; Faringdon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading primary school in Faringdon is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with challenging behaviour and special educational needs. This one-year contract role offers valuable experience and the opportunity for future teacher training. Ideal candidates will have a degree and experience with SEMH, ASD, and ADHD. The position starts ASAP.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEMH, ASD, ADHD, and challenging behaviour.
• Minimum standards include Maths and English at GCSE graded C or above.

Responsibilities

• Support children with challenging behaviour and social, emotional mental health needs.
• Assist with individual needs of SEND children in the classroom.

Skills

Confidence

Behaviour Management

Education

Degree

GCSE Maths and English (C or above)

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Challenging Behaviour Support - Faringdon

There is an exciting opportunity to secure a 1 year contract at an 'Outstanding' two form entry Mainstream Primary School based in Faringdon. This is a Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant opportunity. The school are looking for someone to support a small cohort of children who display challenging behaviour and have social, emotional mental health needs. A one year contract is on offer. Experience with SEMH, ASD, team teach training, ADHD and a teaching assistant with experience in a similar position is suitable for this role. The position begins ASAP.

The Primary school would ideally like to meet candidates who have a degree and who have some experience working with Special Educational Needs e.g. Autism, ADHD, dyslexia. The children can present challenging behaviour so will require someone with confidence and experience to control and calm this. This role will entail a variety of responsibilities and will offer excellent experience for the teaching assistant appointed. Minimum standards will include Maths and English at GCSE graded C or above.

SEN Teaching Assistant

Faringdon

1 year contract

ASAP start

There are SEND children within each class and your role will be to support their individual needs. The needs include ADHD, ASD, dyslexia, global delay, SEMH, physical and behavioural challenges. Experience working with one or more of these is ideal for this role.

This is a fantastic platform for aspiring teachers to gain valuable experience in preparation for completing their teacher training the following year. This is a teacher training school meaning that successful TAs can consequently be enrolled on to the School's Direct Teacher Training Programme in September 2026.

SEN Teaching Assistant in Faringdon - ASAP Start