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SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Posted: 24 days ago

Salary: £ 95 - 105 / Day
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Headington, Oxfordshire

Expire in: 4 days

Job Description

SEN Teaching Assistant (Autism) - Full-Time - September Start
Location: Headington, Oxford - Specialist School
Salary: £95 - £105 per day
Job Type: Full-Time | Long-Term
Start Date: September 2026

Are you an aspiring SEN Teaching Assistant, Psychology graduate, Support Worker, or experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role in a specialist school?

We are currently recruiting a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant to join a highly supportive specialist school in Headington, Oxford, from September.

This specialist school supports children and young people aged 8-19 with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and severe learning difficulties, providing a structured, autism-specific environment where every pupil is encouraged to achieve their full potential.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll work alongside experienced teachers, therapists, and support staff to provide tailored learning and emotional support throughout the school day.

You'll be helping students to:

Access learning in the classroom.
Develop communication and social skills.
Build confidence and independence.
Reach their individual education and personal development goals.

You may also provide support with personal care where required, ensuring every student receives the highest standard of care and encouragement.

The Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who is:

Passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
Patient, empathetic, and resilient.
A strong communicator with excellent teamwork skills.
Able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
Adaptable and confident working in a specialist education environment.
Experience welcomed from:
SEN Teaching Assistants
Teaching Assistants
Learning Support Assistants (LSAs)
Support Workers
Care Workers
Psychology Graduates
Education Studies Graduates
Youth Workers
Healthcare Assistants
Individuals with personal or voluntary experience supporting autism or additional needs

Previous SEN experience is desirable but not essential. A positive attitude and willingness to learn are just as important.

What We Offer
Full-time, long-term role with a September start.
Competitive weekly pay.
Ongoing training and professional development.
Support from an experienced and welcoming school team.
Valuable experience for those pursuing careers in teaching, educational psychology, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, or social work.

Opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people every day.

Apply Today

If you're looking for a rewarding SEN Teaching Assistant role in Headington, Oxford, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity starting in September.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks

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