SEN Teaching Assistant in Wheatley

Teaching Personnel are delighted to be working with a specialist SEN school in Oxfordshire that provides outstanding education for children and young people with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including autism, complex learning needs, and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) difficulties.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join their team on a permanent, term-time basis. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in pupils’ lives, supporting their development academically, socially, and emotionally within a nurturing and inclusive environment.

• Support teachers in delivering tailored learning programmes to meet each pupil’s individual needs.
• Work closely with pupils on a 1:1 or small-group basis, encouraging engagement and independence.
• Help pupils regulate emotions and behaviour through positive support strategies and consistent boundaries.
• Assist with personal care, communication aids, and sensory regulation activities where required.
• Maintain a safe, supportive, and structured classroom environment that promotes inclusion and wellbeing.
• Contribute to pupil progress records and collaborate with the wider staff team, therapists, and families.

• Experience supporting pupils with SEN and/or SEMH needs, ideally in a specialist or mainstream setting.
• A calm, empathetic, and resilient nature with a genuine passion for helping young people thrive.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE English and Maths or equivalent).
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.

• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience using alternative communication methods such as PECS or Makaton.
• Understanding of sensory processing or trauma-informed practice.

• A permanent, term-time role providing stability and opportunity for professional growth.
• Supportive school leadership and access to Teaching Personnel’s CPD training.
• The chance to work in a caring and inclusive environment where every child is valued.
• Competitive pay and ongoing support from your dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant.

If you’re passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and ready to start a rewarding career in SEN education, please submit your CV via the Teaching Personnel website. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview and will need to complete reference and safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS.

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. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. 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’. All candidates must have a valid enhanced DBS check. Full assistance is provided, including free child protection and prevent duty training.