SEN Teaching Assistant
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✨ Make a Real Impact – SEN Roles in Oxford ✨
Do you have a passion for supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs? We’re looking for enthusiastic, caring people to join fantastic SEN schools across Oxford and help make a genuine difference every single day.
Location: Oxford
Roles Available
• Teaching Assistants (TA)
• Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA)
Start Date: As soon as vetting is complete
Contracts: Flexible options available – long-term, short-term & permanent
About the Schools & Students
You’ll be supporting children and young people aged 5–18 in specialist SEN environments. Students may have a range of additional needs, including:
• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs (SEMH)
• Moderate & Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD)
• Speech, Language & Communication needs (SLCN)
• ADHD and associated behavioural needs
• Sensory processing differences
These schools focus on nurture, structure and inclusion, helping every child thrive academically, socially and emotionally. You’ll work closely with therapists, behaviour specialists and families to provide tailored support.
What’s In It for You?
✔ Competitive weekly pay
✔ Full-time & part-time roles to fit your lifestyle
✔ Ongoing specialist SEN training & CPD
✔ A rewarding role where you change lives every day
✔ Dedicated support from your Teaching Personnel consultant
About You
We’d love to hear from people who are:
• Passionate about inclusive education
• Patient, empathetic and resilient
• Confident adapting to different needs and behaviours
Qualified or unqualified – SEN or education experience is desirable but not essential.
New to SEN? No worries! If you’re motivated and eager to learn, we’ll give you all the training and support you need.
✅ Apply today and take the next step in a meaningful SEN career with Teaching Personnel, supporting children and young people across Oxford ✨
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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