SEN Teaching Assistant | Oxfordshire

Teaching Personnel; Oxford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

CPD training

Long-term opportunities

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in the United Kingdom is seeking caring SEN Teaching Assistants to support children and young people with Special Educational Needs across Oxfordshire, including Oxford, Wheatley, Witney, and Banbury. You will work alongside teachers and specialist staff to help pupils build confidence, access learning and develop communication and social skills.

All applicants require SEN experience; patience, empathy and resilience are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous SEN experience – essential.
• Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs.
• Patience, empathy and resilience.
• Confidence managing challenging or complex needs.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Flexible and adaptable approach.

Responsibilities

• Build confidence and independence.
• Access learning and overcome barriers.
• Develop communication and social skills.
• Manage behaviour and emotional needs.
• Make meaningful progress.

Skills

SEN experience

Patience

Empathy

Resilience

Flexible approach

Job description

Locations: Central Oxford | Wheatley | Witney | Woodeaton | Banbury | Bicester
Job Type: Full-time & Part-time | Long-term opportunities
Start Date: ASAP

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Do you want a rewarding role where your support can make a genuine difference every day?

We’re looking for caring, resilient and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistants to work across specialist schools in Oxfordshire.

You’ll work alongside teachers and specialist staff to support pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them to:

• Build confidence and independence
• Access learning and overcome barriers
• Develop communication and social skills
• Manage behaviour and emotional needs
• Make meaningful progress

• Competitive weekly pay
• Full-time & part-time opportunities
• Specialist SEN training & ongoing CPD
• Long-term opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunities to develop your education career

We’re looking for candidates who have:

• Previous SEN experience – essential
• Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs
• Patience, empathy and resilience
• Confidence managing challenging or complex needs
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils
• A flexible and adaptable approach

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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