Full-Time Teaching Assistant – SEND School

Start Date: September 2026

Location: Wantage, Oxfordshire

Agency: Teaching Personnel

Are you ready to grow your career in SEND?

Teaching Personnel is seeking caring, motivated, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join a highly regarded specialist school this September. Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant or looking for a rewarding career change, this is a fantastic opportunity to support pupils with additional needs and help them achieve their full potential.

About the School

This specialist school is widely recognised as an outstanding provider of education within the Wantage area for pupils aged 3–19 years. The school supports children and young people with a wide range of Special Educational Needs, including Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD).

The school is warm, ambitious, and highly resourced, providing a supportive and therapeutic learning environment where both pupils and staff are encouraged to thrive.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils both in and out of the classroom
• Help deliver engaging and personalised learning activities
• Promote independence, confidence, and social development
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, and other professionals
• Contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Support pupils with a range of additional needs, including communication, sensory, and physical needs

We Are Looking For

• Compassionate, patient, and resilient individuals
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with SEND
• Previous experience in education, care, support work, or youth work is desirable but not essential
• Individuals looking for a meaningful and rewarding career

What We Offer

• Full-time role with a September start
• Ongoing support from Teaching Personnel
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Experience within an outstanding SEND setting
• The chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people

If you are passionate about helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential, we would love to hear from you.

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.
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