At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with Special Educational Needs in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Join a dedicated team at Teaching Personnel, focused on making a difference.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, and specialist training opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible roles available, with ongoing support from your dedicated consultant.
- Why this job: Make a genuine impact on young people's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Passion for supporting SEN students; training provided for those eager to learn.
The predicted salary is between 21000 - 25000 £ per year.
Teaching Personnel is seeking dedicated and passionate staff to join our team supporting Special Educational Needs (SEN) schools across Oxford. We are currently recruiting for:
- Teaching Assistants (TA)
- Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA)
- Teachers (Qualified & Unqualified)
Start Date: As soon as vetting is completed.
Contract: Flexible roles – long-term, short-term, and permanent opportunities available.
You will be working in supportive, specialist SEN settings that cater for children and young people aged 5–18 with a range of additional needs, including:
- Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
- Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH)
- Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD)
- Speech, Language and Communication needs (SLCN)
- ADHD and associated behavioural needs
- Sensory processing difficulties
Each school provides a nurturing, structured environment where students are supported to thrive both academically and personally. Staff work closely with therapists, behaviour specialists, and families to provide holistic support.
Benefits
- Competitive pay rates, paid weekly
- Full and part-time positions to suit your schedule
- Specialist SEN training and CPD opportunities
- The chance to make a genuine difference to young people’s lives
- Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant at Teaching Personnel
Qualifications & Requirements
- Passionate about supporting children and young people with SEN
- Patient, empathetic, and resilient
- Flexible and able to adapt to different learning and behavioural needs
- (For Teachers/HLTAs) Qualified or unqualified – experience in SEN or education is desirable but not essential
- No prior SEN experience? Don’t worry – if you’re committed and eager to learn, we’ll provide training and guidance to help you succeed.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. 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. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
Join Our Team Supporting SEN Schools in Oxford! employer: Teaching Personnel
Teaching Personnel is an exceptional employer dedicated to supporting the growth and development of both its staff and the children they serve. With a strong focus on providing specialist training and ongoing support, employees can thrive in a nurturing work environment that values flexibility and personal fulfilment. Located in Oxford, our team enjoys competitive pay rates and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people with Special Educational Needs.
