At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils with Global Developmental Delay and Autism in a nurturing classroom environment.
- Company: Rose Hill Primary School, dedicated to well-being and inclusive education.
- Benefits: Career development opportunities, mental health support, and a fun staff culture.
- Other info: Enjoy free tea, social events, and a vibrant, diverse school community.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Experience in supporting children with special educational needs is preferred.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 43607 £ per year.
We are looking for a skilled and flexible SEND Teaching Assistant to support in our Enhanced Pathway, Forest Class. Forest Class is a unit of our school for pupils with Global Developmental Delay and Autism. It is led by a skilled teacher, and there are other existing support staff within the class. Forest Class is part of Rose Hill Primary School, and so the colleagues who work there are part of our wider school staff team.
Rose Hill is unusual in what we offer to our colleagues, and are proud to have our colleagues' well-being at the forefront of everything we do. As an SEN Teaching Assistant at Rose Hill, you are not just extra help in the classroom; you will be part of a dedicated team whose aim is to make education accessible for all. Your ability to build meaningful relationships will directly influence our pupils' academic ambition and sense of belonging.
Working alongside teachers who are striving to get the best out of every student, you will ensure an empathetic, calm and resilient approach with effective communication and a proactive mindset in order to implement our structured curriculum pathways.
Personal Well-Being and Career Development
- CPLD opportunities that really help you develop your career.
- NO emails outside of working hours – this is a strict policy that everybody adheres to!
- Laptops for colleagues, with reliable IT systems and responsive trouble-shooting where needed.
- Free and regular access to Mental Health Support and Employee Assistance Programme.
Our School
- We are forward-thinking and rapidly improving.
- Our SLT are teachers first and foremost – they really do enjoy teaching in the classroom.
- A fully planned curriculum, with supporting schemes for all subjects.
- An in-school Union Rep, and a pro-union SLT.
- A well-managed budget, meaning a well-resourced school.
- A behaviour system that works with excellent support, leading to significantly improved behaviour across all year groups.
- A fantastically dedicated team of Support and Pastoral colleagues.
- Collaboration across the River Learning Trust and beyond.
- Academic ambition for all of our pupils, and genuine inclusion at the heart of our work.
- A brilliantly diverse school – we serve and celebrate so many different cultures, including over 35 languages spoken across our school!
Those Little Extras
- A recently renovated staff room, with free tea and coffee (including pods!) and games.
- Free colleague social events, including fully catered Christmas and Summer Party.
- Secure staff parking, for cars and bikes.
- A real sense of fun and good humour – we are completely committed to improving the lives of the pupils in our school, and our shared sense of purpose brings a culture of togetherness.
- Everybody belongs at Rose Hill!
The River Learning Trust
Our collective vision is to be a Trust where pupils and staff thrive in schools which demonstrate commitment to excellence, everyone learning, respectful relationships. The River Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism. All staff must ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Employment will also be conditional on the receipt of at least two acceptable references (one from current/latest employer) and evidence of the formal qualifications required for the role.
The River Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from a range of backgrounds to represent diversity in line with our schools’ community. It is an offence to apply for certain roles within schools if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. You should contact the school if you are unsure if this role includes regulated activity relevant to children.
For all RLT Safer Recruitment Documentation candidates should click on the following link RLT Safer Recruitment Documents for Candidates. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. For further guidance for applicants click on the this link List of offences that are not filtered.
Our staff are expected to maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school, by not undermining fundamental British values including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect, and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.
SEN Teaching Assistant in Oxford employer: Rose Hill Primary School
At Rose Hill Primary School, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of our staff. As a SEN Teaching Assistant in our Enhanced Pathway, you will be part of a supportive and dedicated team, benefiting from a well-resourced environment, access to mental health support, and opportunities for continuous professional development. Our vibrant school community celebrates diversity and fosters a culture of collaboration, ensuring that every colleague feels valued and included.
