Teaching Assistant - Specialist Sen School - Bicester, Oxfordshire

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Harwell; On-site; GBP 1,378,000 - 1,653,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcoming team environment

Comprehensive training and development

Experience within specialist education

Excellent facilities and resources

Chance to make a lasting impact

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Special Educational Needs at a specialist SEN school in Bicester, Oxfordshire. The role involves working with teachers to deliver tailored interventions and promote pupil development.

You will help pupils access learning through practical activities, sensory work and structured support, building confidence and communication skills. This temporary role offers both full-time and part-time opportunities.

Qualifications

• Positive, caring attitude and resilience.
• Genuine passion for supporting children with SEND.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to stay calm and flexible in a busy environment.
• Experience with children or youth work is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils both in and out of the classroom.
• Assist with personalised learning activities and interventions.
• Promote communication, independence and life skills.
• Support pupils with sensory and emotional regulation needs.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Encourage engagement, confidence and participation in learning.
• Work as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team.

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Specialist SEN School - Bicester, Oxfordshire

Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available | Term Time Only | Through Teaching Personnel

Are you a caring, patient and enthusiastic individual looking to make a genuine difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs?

Teaching Personnel is working with a specialist SEN school in Bicester, Oxfordshire (OX26) and is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to join its supportive and experienced team.

This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity for individuals who are passionate about helping pupils develop confidence, independence, communication skills, and a love of learning.

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and support staff to provide tailored support to pupils with a variety of needs, including Autism, Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), communication needs, and complex learning needs.

Every day is different, and you will play a vital role in helping pupils access learning, engage in classroom activities, develop social skills, and achieve their individual goals.

You will support learning through practical, hands-on activities, sensory experiences, and structured interventions, ensuring each pupil receives the encouragement and guidance they need to thrive.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils both in and out of the classroom.
• Assisting with personalised learning activities and interventions.
• Promoting communication, independence, and life skills.
• Supporting pupils with sensory and emotional regulation needs.
• Building positive relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues.
• Encouraging engagement, confidence, and participation in learning.
• Working collaboratively as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team.

We Are Looking For

• A positive, caring, and resilient attitude.
• A genuine passion for supporting children with SEND.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to remain calm and flexible in a busy environment.
• Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable individuals is desirable but not essential.
• Teaching Assistant, care, support work, youth work, or SEN experience would be advantageous.

What the School Offers

• A welcoming and supportive team environment.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development.
• Opportunities to build experience within specialist education.
• Excellent facilities and resources.
• The chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and young people with additional needs.

Location

Bicester, Oxfordshire (OX26)

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.