SEND Teaching Assistants

Step Teachers; Bicester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted high street shopping

Travel offers

Gym memberships

Job summary

Class Act is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant for day-to-day supply across multiple schools in Bicester and surrounding areas. You will support pupils with special educational needs in classrooms and small groups, and help implement education and behaviour plans.

Ideal candidates will have experience with SEND, strong behaviour management skills, and the ability to build positive relationships. DBS checks are required or willingness to obtain one; safeguarding is a core obligation of this role.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children with SEND is desirable.
• Strong understanding of behaviour management and differentiated learning.
• Ability to build positive relationships and maintain a calm, supportive approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare.
• Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or have one registered on the Update Service.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with special educational needs in classroom and small group settings.
• Assist in implementing individual education and behaviour plans.
• Promote positive behaviour and inclusive learning strategies.
• Work closely with teachers and SENCOs to ensure tailored support.
• Provide one-to-one assistance where required and help pupils engage with learning activities.
• Uphold safeguarding and welfare standards at all times.

Skills

SEND experience

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Tools

DBS Update Service

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant – Day-to-Day Supply, Starting Immediately

These flexible opportunities are ideal for support staff who enjoy variety and want to make a positive impact across different school settings. You will work across multiple schools in Bicester and the surrounding areas, providing day-to-day support with the potential for longer-term or permanent roles.

Duties as SEND Teaching Assistant:

• Support pupils with special educational needs in classroom and small group settings
• Assist in implementing individual education and behaviour plans
• Promote positive behaviour and inclusive learning strategies
• Work closely with teachers and SENCOs to ensure tailored support
• Provide one-to-one assistance where required and help pupils engage with learning activities
• Uphold safeguarding and welfare standards at all times

Ideal SEND Teaching Assistant:

• Previous experience supporting children with SEND is desirable
• Strong understanding of behaviour management and differentiated learning
• Ability to build positive relationships and maintain a calm, supportive approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare
• Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or have one registered on the Update Service

Why Class Act?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. Class Actis committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering withClass Act are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.

• discounted high street shopping
• travel offers
• gym memberships