SEND Teaching Assistants

JobsTrackR; Chipping Norton; On-site; GBP 683,000 - 956,000; Full time

Job summary

Class Act is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant for flexible short-term and long-term positions across Chipping Norton and surrounding areas. You will support pupils with SEND, assisting learning and helping them access education in varied school settings.

Ideal candidates will have SEND experience, calm and nurturing approaches, strong communication, and confidence with behaviour management. Roles offer weekly PAYE with diverse, rewarding assignments.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting pupils with SEND.
• Calm, patient and nurturing approach.
• Strong communication and ability to build supportive relationships.
• Confident using behaviour management and de-escalation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with SEND.
• Assist teachers in delivering differentiated, accessible learning activities.
• Help implement individual education plans and personalised support strategies.
• Support pupils with communication, behavioural, sensory, or cognitive needs.
• Promote a positive, calm, and inclusive learning environment.
• Assist pupils with personal care where required.
• Monitor and record pupil progress and share observations with staff.
• Contribute to wider school routines during longer-term placements.

Skills

Patience

Strong communication

Behaviour management

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant – Flexible short-term and long-term opportunities available 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 be supporting pupils across Chipping Norton and the surrounding areas, helping them access learning and develop confidence through tailored SEND support.

Duties as SEND Teaching Assistant:

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with SEND
• Assist teachers in delivering differentiated, accessible learning activities
• Help implement individual education plans and personalised support strategies
• Support pupils with communication, behavioural, sensory, or cognitive needs
• Promote a positive, calm, and inclusive learning environment
• Assist pupils with personal care where required
• Monitor and record pupil progress and share observations with staff
• Contribute to wider school routines during longer-term placements

Ideal SEND Teaching Assistant:

• Previous experience supporting pupils with SEND
• Understanding of strategies for autism, ADHD, SEMH, MLD, speech and language needs, or learning difficulties
• Calm, patient, and nurturing approach
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build supportive relationships
• Confident using behaviour management and de‑escalation techniques
• Adaptable across classrooms, key stages, and different educational environments
• Professional, reliable, and proactive
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare

Why Class Act?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our education 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.We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standards in education recruitment.Class Act is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Class 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.