At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with special educational needs in a caring and engaging environment.
- Company: Join a passionate team in specialist SEN schools in Oxford.
- Benefits: Full-time hours, term-time only, and temp-to-perm opportunities.
- Other info: Paid trial day and ongoing support throughout your journey.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children and young people.
- Qualifications: No prior experience needed; transferable skills from various backgrounds welcome.
The predicted salary is between 13.5 - 16.5 £ per hour.
Location: Oxford - OX2, OX3 & OX4
Hours: 8:30am - 4:00pm, Monday to Friday
Contract: Full-time, term time only - Temp to Perm
Schools: Specialist SEN settings
We are looking for 5 enthusiastic and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to join three fantastic specialist schools in Oxford. These are exciting temp-to-perm opportunities for people who are passionate about supporting children and young people with special educational needs and helping them achieve their potential.
You do not necessarily need previous experience as an SEN Teaching Assistant. We are also keen to hear from candidates with transferable skills and experience from other backgrounds, particularly those who have worked with or supported children, young people or vulnerable individuals.
The ideal candidate
- Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or Youth Worker
- Support Worker, Care Worker or Healthcare Assistant
- Nursery Practitioner or Early Years Practitioner
- Behaviour Support Worker or Residential Support Worker
- Sports Coach, Activity Leader or Youth Mentor
- Tutor, Classroom Volunteer or Cover Supervisor
- Parent/carer with relevant experience and a genuine passion for supporting children
- Candidate from a customer service, hospitality, retail or other people-focused role with strong communication and interpersonal skills
Key transferable skills
- Excellent communication and listening skills
- Patience, empathy and a calm approach
- The ability to build positive relationships and rapport
- Confidence working as part of a team
- Reliability, resilience and a positive attitude
- The ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations
- Good organisation and time-management skills
- A willingness to learn and develop within an SEN environment
- A genuine passion for supporting children and young people
Previous experience working with SEN, autism, ADHD, complex needs or challenging behaviour would be advantageous, but is not essential for the right candidate.
What the role offers
- Full-time, Monday to Friday hours
- 8:30am - 4:00pm
- Term-time only
- Temp-to-perm opportunities
- Work within specialist SEN schools
- Paid trial day as part of the interview process
- The opportunity to develop valuable experience within education and SEN
- Support and guidance throughout the recruitment process
Candidates will need to successfully complete the required vetting and safeguarding checks before being invited to a paid trial day.
If you are passionate, caring, reliable and keen to make a positive difference, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for one of these exciting SEN Teaching Assistant opportunities in Oxford.
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.
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