Teaching Assistant SEN

Oxfordshire Bus Enhanced Partnership; Thame; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time only

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Local Government Pension Scheme

Childcare vouchers

Cycle to work

Staff discounts

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Oxfordshire County Council is seeking dedicated support staff to work within communication and interaction resource bases in mainstream schools, assisting children including those with autism and language differences to access the curriculum and participate fully in school life.

You will join a skilled team of teachers and support staff, providing directed support, care and supervision, with opportunities for learning and professional development and a commitment to inclusion for children and

Job description

About Us

Our Communication and Interaction Resource Bases belong in mainstream schools where you will work closely with specialist teacher and mainstream subject teachers, providing directed support, care and supervision to children including those on the Autism Spectrum and children with differences in their language, interaction, learning and communication.

About the Role

The aim of your support and guidance will be to enable children to access the curriculum and to facilitate full inclusion in school life, supporting them to learn as independently as possible and to develop to their full potential. You will join a supportive, skilled and welcoming team of support staff and teachers who are experienced and well respected in the school.

About you

Our ideal candidate has a quiet and encouraging manner, highly developed communication skills and the ability to remain calm in difficult situations. You need to be open to learning and to have a commitment to inclusion for children and young people with Special Educational Needs. Please see attached post outline and person specification for more information. For general enquiries and further information about the post please contact Louise Hawkins Resource Base Lead Teacher on: 01844 21071001844 01844 210567.

Rewards and benefits

• Term-time only working.
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support 24-7.
• Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer’s contribution of up to 19.9%.
• Childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, electric car scheme, range of staff discounts including travel, holidays, insurance, food, health & leisure activities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

Range of family-friendly policies

Your office base may be subject to change as we are currently transitioning between temporary and permanent office locations due to the closure of County Hall. If this is applicable to you, you will be notified, but no reimbursement will apply in respect of travel.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, full time and part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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