SEN Teaching Assistant - Temp to Perm in Specialist Schools

Aspire People; Oxford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid trial day

Safeguarding and vetting support

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants for three specialist schools in Oxford. These are temp-to-perm roles during term time, with hours 8:30am–4:00pm, Monday to Friday.

No prior SEN experience is required, but passion for supporting children is essential, with opportunities to develop within education and SEN. Applications involve a paid trial day, and successful candidates will complete safeguarding checks before proceeding.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEN, autism, ADHD or challenging behaviour is advantageous, but not required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work within specialist SEN settings.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with special educational needs under supervision.
• Assist lead teachers in classroom activities and small-group interventions.
• Promote inclusion and positive behaviour in classrooms.
• Attend training and safeguarding checks as required.

Skills

Excellent communication

Patience & empathy

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Job description

Aspire People is recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants for three specialist schools in Oxford. These are temp-to-perm roles during term time, with hours 8:30am–4:00pm, Monday to Friday.

No prior SEN experience is required, but passion for supporting children is essential, with opportunities to develop within education and SEN. Applications involve a paid trial day, and successful candidates will complete safeguarding checks before proceeding.