At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with special educational needs in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Join fantastic specialist schools in Oxford dedicated to making a difference.
- Benefits: Full-time hours, term-time only, and temp-to-perm opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive team atmosphere and valuable experience in education.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on young lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: No specific experience needed; passion for helping children is key.
The predicted salary is between 20700 - 25300 £ per year.
SEN Teaching Assistants - Temp to Perm Opportunities
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
Full-Time SEN TA in Oxford employer: Aspire People
Aspire People is an exceptional employer for FE & College Lecturers in South Wales, offering competitive pay rates of £28 - £45 per hour along with a £100 sign-up bonus after 20 days of work. With a strong commitment to employee growth through free CPD and safeguarding training, as well as dedicated consultant support, Aspire People fosters a flexible and inclusive work culture that empowers educators to inspire the next generation while enjoying meaningful and rewarding employment.
