At a Glance
- Tasks: Support teachers and help students with special needs thrive in their learning.
- Company: Join the dedicated team at Oxford Spires Academy, a nurturing educational environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, part-time/full-time options, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Term time only role with a supportive team and commitment to safeguarding.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while gaining valuable experience in education.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and a passion for helping young people succeed.
The predicted salary is between 18500 - 25583 £ per year.
Oxford Spires Academy is seeking to recruit a passionate and caring Teaching Assistant with excellent communication, literacy and numeracy skills to join a committed team of educational professionals. In this role you will be working closely with the teachers and SEN school staff to improve outcomes, enabling access to the curriculum and facilitating full inclusion for a young person or groups of young people with special needs.
Previous experience of working within the SEN department is desirable but training will be given. A proven ability to work positively in a team setting, including listening and taking into account the views of others, and actively sharing information is essential.
In this exciting and varied role, it is essential that you have empathy with the young people and be sympathetic to their needs whilst understanding the importance of high expectations so that they can achieve their best in all aspects of school life.
The hours will be 08:30 - 15:30 Monday to Friday (with 30 minutes lunch), totalling 32.5 hours per week. The role is term time only plus 5 inset days per year.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and require all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks which will, where applicable, include a health check, an enhanced DBS check, the Children's Barred List check and satisfactory references.
It is an offence for an individual who has been disqualified from working with children to knowingly apply for, offer to do, accept, or do any work in a 'regulated activity'. The position advertised is a 'regulated activity'. Anthem will undertake a basic online check for all shortlisted candidates. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Teaching Assistant in Oxford employer: Oxford Spires
At Oxford Spires, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment that empowers our employees to thrive. As a School Services & Operations Lead, you will benefit from professional development opportunities, a strong emphasis on teamwork, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the educational sector. Located in a vibrant community, our school offers unique advantages such as access to local resources and a commitment to excellence in education.
