Teaching Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; Oxford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Induction & CPD

Wellbeing days

On-site parking

Part-time or job share

LGPS

Cycle to work

Employee assistance

Refer-a-friend

Therapeutic school culture

Job summary

Woodeaton Manor School in Oxford is seeking caring Teaching Assistants to support secondary pupils aged 11–16 with SEMH needs. The role involves helping students in lessons, in small groups and 1:1, using trauma-informed approaches to promote positive behavior.

You will work with teachers, therapists and families to build trusting relationships and support learning across English, maths, PE, life skills and vocational areas.

Qualifications

• Calm, patient, emotionally resilient and able to be a consistent, positive role model.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a team.
• Experience with SEMH or secondary-aged pupils is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH needs in lessons, small groups and 1:1.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people.
• Use trauma-informed and restorative approaches to promote positive behaviour.
• Support learning in English, maths, PE, life skills and vocational areas.
• Help pupils develop emotional regulation, independence and confidence.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and families.

Skills

Emotional resilience

Communication skills

Team player

SEMH experience (desirable)

Education

GCSE English and maths (Grade 4/C)

Job description

‘Reducing Barriers to Expand Horizons’Woodeaton Manor School is looking for a caring, resilient and motivated Teaching Assistants to support secondary-aged pupils (11–16) with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. This is a fantastic opportunity if you’re passionate about helping young people overcome challenges, re-engage with learning and build confidence.Woodeaton Manor is part of The Propeller Academy Trust and provides a nurturing environment for pupils with SEMH needs. Our staff are dedicated, compassionate and committed to helping every young person grow emotionally, socially and academically. We offer a supportive, highly resourced setting where you can develop professionally and make a real impact.

What we Offer

• Competitive salary
• Induction programme and ongoing SEMH training and CPD
• Paid wellbeing days, free flu vaccinations and on-site parking
• Flexible working options (part-time or job share considered)
• Local Government Pension (LGPS)
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Refer-a-friend scheme (earn up to £500)
• Supportive, highly skilled staff team and therapeutic school culture

About the Role

Working pattern: 08:15-14:45 Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri & 08:15-15:45 Wed

Support pupils with SEMH needs in lessons, small groups and 1:1

Build positive, trusting relationships with young people

Use trauma-informed and restorative approaches to promote positive behaviour

Support learning in subjects such as English, maths, PE, life skills and vocational areas

Help pupils develop emotional regulation, independence and confidence

Work closely with teachers, therapists and families

About You

• GCSE English and maths (Grade 4/C or equivalent)
• Experience supporting children or young people (school, care, youth work etc.)
• Calm, patient, emotionally resilient and able to be a consistent, positive role model.
• A strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Experience with SEMH or secondary-aged pupils (desirable but not essential)

£18,235.86-£19,758.69 (based on 30 hours per week