SEND Teaching Assistant
Oxfordshire
Full time
£28,000 – £43,685 per annum
Vacancy ID
0245d94f-6700-4d69-b371-fdeba545c983
Job Description
Working alongside class teachers and inclusion staff, SEND Teaching Assistants support pupils with additional needs. 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
All applicants must have a minimum of 12 months experience as a SENCo.
You must have some form of relevant teaching or educational qualifications.
It is essential that you have an up to date and enhanced DBS check.
About the School
Our partnered school is a coeducational secondary school and sixth form located in Oxford. It offers a warm, friendly and vibrant learning environment that is built on an ethos of high expectations for all and a belief that every child will be successful - academically, personally and as a lifelong learner.
Our partnered school was rated as Good by Ofsted in 2016, with inspectors praising the school’s leadership, teaching, behaviour, outcomes and personal development. The school is proud of its achievements and celebrates the success of its students and staff.
If you are looking for a rewarding career in education, our partnered school could be the perfect place for you. You will join a team of dedicated and passionate professionals who are committed to providing the best possible education for every student. You will also benefit from the school’s professional development programme, which offers training, mentoring and coaching to help you grow and excel as a teacher.
It is more than just a school - it is a family. It is a place where everyone is valued, respected and supported. It is a place where you can make a difference in the lives of young people and help them achieve their full potential.