Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 onboarding support

CPD Courses and certificates via My-On

Market leading rates of pay

TeacherActive Referral Scheme - £100

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd in Headington, Oxford is partnering with a dedicated school supporting students with Autism and severe learning difficulties. As a SEND Teaching Assistant you will offer 1:1 support or small group assistance, helping children express themselves and access the curriculum.

You will join a friendly, supportive team and benefit from CPD opportunities, market-leading pay, and ongoing consultant support through the onboarding process.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Experience supporting children with autism or challenging behaviour.
• Confident in your own ability.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach.
• A positive 'can-do' attitude and willingness to get stuck in.

Responsibilities

• Support children 1:1 and in classrooms.
• Help pupils engage with learning.
• Build positive relationships with pupils.
• Support pupils with autism and challenging behaviour.

Skills

Experience with children

Autism support

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Patience and resilience

Job description

Do you have experience supporting children with additional needs on a 1:1 basis or in a classroom?

Are you a resilient and patient Teaching Assistant who can build positive relationships with pupils?

Are you confident working as a Teaching Assistant and supporting children to engage with their learning?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a unique school in Headington, that supports students who are diagnosed with Autism and severe learning difficulties. Your role as a Teaching Assistant, will involve giving a voice to the children who may not be able to communicate their thoughts or needs. This is a very rewarding role, where you will be able to work on a 1:1 basis, as you'll be assigned to a couple of children througout the day. The setting boasts wonderful outdoor areas that are used for regulation purposes and exploration through play. This therapeutic school provides a bespoke curriculum following the EYFS framework due to the cognitive level of the children who attend.

TeacherActive are looking to take on a SEND Teaching Assistant on a full-time, long-term basis. If you have experience as a residential or general support worker you are invite to apply aswell, no school experience necessary, but you will need to have experience working with children and young people in any capacity.

The successful Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience working with children or young people needs
• Experience supporting children with autism or challenging behaviour
• Confident in your own ability
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills
• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach
• A positive 'can-do' attitude and willingness to get stuck in

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend

Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard-earned cash.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.