SEND Teaching Assistant
Oxfordshire
Full time
£25,200 - £28,200 per annum
Vacancy ID
397184b0-0c58-4219-a338-c7dcf26e96e6
Job Description
As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who require additional support to access learning. The focus is on providing tailored academic and emotional support, adapting tasks where needed, and helping pupils feel secure and confident in the classroom. Strong communication, patience, and consistency are essential, alongside a clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.
Supports pupils with SEND in lessons and structured interventions.
Works closely with teachers to adapt learning activities.
Promotes confidence, independence, and positive behaviour.
Maintains safeguarding, care, and wellbeing standards.
Desired Experience + Qualifications
Experience supporting pupils with SEND or developmental needs.
Calm, encouraging communicator with strong relational skills.
Comfortable using structured, practical support strategies.
Strong safeguarding awareness and consistency.
About the School
Located in Oxfordshire (OX14), this SEND school holds a secure Ofsted Good rating and is recognised for its practical, independence-focused curriculum. The school supports pupils with a range of communication, sensory, and developmental needs, placing strong emphasis on routine, predictability, and achievable progression.
Learning environments are designed to support independence, with visual schedules, clearly defined workstations, and calm transition spaces. Staff work collaboratively with occupational therapists and specialist practitioners to ensure daily skills are taught consistently and meaningfully.
Leadership values reflective practice and provides ongoing CPD in independence building, sensory strategies, and SEND-specific approaches. The culture is calm, purposeful, and supportive — ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work that makes a lasting difference in pupils’ everyday lives.