Teaching Assistant – Temp to Perm

Location: Oxfordshire- Headington
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Temporary to Permanent (via Teaching Personnel)

Join Our Team

We believe every young person deserves the chance to thrive. Our school supports learners with autism and additional needs, helping them grow in confidence, independence, and skills for life. We are a supportive, passionate team - and we’re looking for someone like you to join us.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a vital part in creating a positive, nurturing learning environment. Working alongside experienced teachers and support staff, you’ll help students reach their potential — academically, socially, and emotionally.

Every day is different, but your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting students 1:1 and in small groups to access learning.
• Encouraging communication, independence, and confidence.
• Helping adapt activities and resources to meet individual needs.
• Building strong, trusting relationships with students.
• Contributing to a calm, safe, and happy classroom environment.

Why Work With Us?

✅ Temp-to-perm pathway – chance to secure a permanent role
✅ Ongoing training, CPD, and full induction
✅ Supportive, welcoming team with a “family feel”
✅ Opportunity to make a real difference every single day
✅ Competitive pay and access to Teaching Personnel benefits

What We’re Looking For

You don’t need years of experience — just the right mindset, passion, and resilience. Experience with Early Years (EYFS) or working with autism is a bonus, but not essential. We’d love to hear from you if you are:

• Compassionate, patient, and flexible.
• A great communicator who can build strong relationships.
• Positive, energetic, and ready to get involved.
• Keen to learn and grow in a rewarding career in education.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re excited by the idea of making a genuine impact in a young person’s life, we’d 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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