SEN Teaching Assistant

⭐ Make an Impact – SEN Teaching Assistant Role in Witney ⭐

We’re recruiting for a therapeutic school in Witney that supports children with severe and complex trauma. The school is looking for resilient, empathetic individuals - people who are committed to making a genuine, long‑term difference in young lives.

Classes are small, allowing for highly personalised, relationship‑based support in a safe, nurturing environment.

Location: Witney

 About the School

This specialist therapeutic setting supports children whose early experiences of trauma significantly impact their learning, behaviour and emotional regulation. The school integrates education and therapeutic care, focusing on safety, consistency and emotional development.

You will provide educational, emotional and practical support, helping pupils engage with learning and develop confidence, independence and social skills.

 The Role

Working closely with teachers and the wider team, you will:

• Support children with learning tasks to maximise progress
• Help build independence, confidence and positive social interactions
• Assist with lesson preparation, team meetings and training
• Maintain a well‑organised, calm and stimulating classroom environment
• Observe behaviour, identify concerns and provide feedback to teachers and the therapeutic team
• Supervise pupils throughout the school day
• Provide basic childcare support, including first aid and hygiene care

Who We’re Looking For

This role suits people who are:

• Resilient
• Empathetic, patient and committed to positive change
• Calm under pressure
• Reliable

✅ Desirable skills and experience

• Experience working with or caring for school‑age children
• Strong communication skills with children and colleagues
• Good organisation and time management
• A good standard of literacy and numeracy

Why Join?

✔ Competitive weekly pay
✔ Full-time and part-time roles to suit your lifestyle
✔ Specialist SEN training and CPD to help you grow
✔ A rewarding role where you genuinely change lives
✔ Ongoing guidance and support from your dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant

Apply today if you’re someone with resilience, empathy and the drive to make a real difference for children who need it most.

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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