Teaching assistants needed in Oxfordshire
Job description
This vacancy has now expired. Please see similar roles below...
We are currently working with a number of SLD/PMLD specialist school facilities who are looking to appoint teaching assistants for a variety of day-to-day, short term and long term bookings in Oxfordshire. Special needs teaching assistants support students with special educational needs (SEN) in the classroom as directed by an SEN teacher in order to help pupils succeed with their learning.
Your duties could include:
- Helping with pupils' school work under the supervision of an SEN teacher
- Helping pupils increase their confidence, self-esteem and independence
- Assisting with pupils' physical needs, including hygiene and feeding, as well as assisting with therapy sessions
- You will be responsible for promoting inclusion, working according to IEPs and advancing learning, allowing the children you will be working with to make positive progress by removing barriers to learning.
The successful candidate should:
- Have knowledge/interest and experience working with Autism/ASD, ADHD, EBD, SLD, PMLD
- Be able to use positive reinforcement when supporting behaviour difficulties - working with pupils with ADHD this would be an advantage
- Be a patient and positive role model for children
- Knowledge of BSL, Makaton, Team Teach, SPELL/TEACCH would be an advantage.
It takes a specific person to work with pupils with severe learning difficulties. Class sizes can be as small as 8 pupils and there is a high ratio of support. SLD/PMLD schools have pupils with complex needs. There may be pupils with degenerative illnesses, those who are completely non-verbal and communicate using basic signing tools like Makaton or through a series of lights and clickers. There may be pupils at the high end of the autism spectrum or with Cerebral Palsy. Ability levels can vary considerably. You'll be working with other professionals within the school, e.g. a nurse, physiotherapist, speech and language therapist, etc.
If this sounds like the job for you then please get in touch with your Specialist SEN Team at your earliest convenience.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
Similar jobs
Salary
£25 per day
Location free text
Hartlepool
Job Type
Part Time
Salary
£20 - £29 per hour
Sector
Other
Location
Hartlepool
Description
1:1 tutor required in HartlepoolThere are two seperate opportunities to work in the home with a secondary student in the morning or afternoon. You must have experience with SEN students andbe cofortab
Reference
hartsd24
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
North East TuitionAuthor
North East TuitionSalary
£65 - 75 per day
Location free text
Bournemouth
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£10 - £19 per hour
Sector
Special Needs
Location
Bournemouth
Description
Due to the complexity of the needs of the children, you would need to have experience with children with additional needs and would need to be comfortable to lead a group who may be slightly more chal
Reference
JDBNU
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
Dorset SENAuthor
Dorset SENSalary
£66 - 75 per day
Location free text
Bournemouth
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£10 - £19 per hour
Sector
Special Needs
Location
Bournemouth
Description
I am looking for a Teaching Assistant aged 3-19 with primarily physical and medical needs and associated learning difficulties in Poole, Dorset. We also cater for a number of students with Autistic sp
Reference
JDVBUI
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
Dorset SENAuthor
Dorset SENSalary
£30,000 - 46,525 per year
Location free text
Levenshulme
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£30,000 - £39,999
£40,000 - £49,999
Sector
Science
Location
Greater Manchester
Description
Exciting Opportunity for a Science Teacher in Levenshulme!Are you a passionate and dedicated Science Teacher looking for a rewarding role? Teaching Personnel is pleased to present a full-time positio
Reference
326569844864
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
Manchester East SecondaryAuthor
Manchester East SecondarySalary
£85 - 95 per day
Location free text
Newcastle upon Tyne
Job Type
Flexible Working
Salary
Less than £100 per day
Sector
Teaching Assistant
Location
Newcastle upon Tyne
Description
Teaching Personnel are recruiting for candidates who are looking to build their experience of working with children/in schools.We are looking for passionate individuals who are wanting to build a care
Reference
genTA2901
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
Tyne Tees PrimaryAuthor
Tyne Tees PrimarySalary
£143 - 210 per day
Location free text
Bedford
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£100 - £199 per day
£200 - £299 per day
£20 - £29 per hour
£30 per hour and above
Sector
Geography
Location
Bedford
Description
Geography TeacherApplications from ECTs welcomeStart date: ASAP - July 2024, possibly into new academic yearContract: Full TimeLocation: BedfordshireTeaching Personnel are the UK's largest Education R
Reference
geogbeds2
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Salary
Proof required and dependent on experience
Location free text
St Albans
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£100 - £199 per day
Sector
Design and Technology
Location
Hertfordshire
Description
Design and Technology TeacherTeaching Personnel are the UK's largest Education Recruitment Company, with over 80 branches across England and Wales and over 20 years experience supporting schools acros
Reference
Engineering and DT
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Salary
£419 - 500 per week
Location free text
Manchester
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£10 - £19 per hour
Sector
Teaching Assistant
Location
Manchester
Description
Graduate teaching assistant Manchester -Have you recently finished your university degree and looking to start your teaching career?If you feel that you have the necessary transferable skills, Teachin
Reference
13j
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
Manchester East SecondaryAuthor
Manchester East SecondarySalary
£550 - 700 per week
Location free text
Derbyshire
Job Type
Flexible Working
Salary
£100 - £199 per day
Sector
Secondary
Location
Derbyshire
Description
Day To Day Supply Teacher High PeakTeaching Personnel are looking for a Supply Teacher in the High Peak area as soon as possible.Overview: £550 - £700 per week, dependant on experience.CPD and traini
Reference
12j
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
Manchester East SecondaryAuthor
Manchester East SecondarySalary
£83.85 - 100.00 per day
Location free text
Lancaster
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
Less than £100 per day
£100 - £199 per day
Sector
Teaching Assistant
Location
Lancashire
Description
Position: Higher Level Teaching Assistant Location: LancasterStart Date: 3rd June 2024 Contract Type: Full-time, temporary-to-permanent A well-regarded secondary school in Lancaster is seeking to hire
Reference
EPLANHLTA
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
Lancashire SecondaryAuthor
Lancashire SecondaryRelated posts
Teaser
Tips and AdviceContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD04YY
Summary
The teacher recruitment crisis is a priority for school leaders across the country. In the 2021–22 academic year, 4000 teachers retired, and 9% of the teaching workforce resigned, marking the highes
Teaser
EducatorsContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD03YY
Summary
Planning for the Easter break? The Teaching Personnel payroll team wants to make sure you get paid on time. This table outlines the Easter 2024 payroll date, along with the corresponding deadline
by
Adam Davies
Teaser
Supply TeachingContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD01YY
Summary
Table of Contents 1. Why do people become supply teachers? 2. What does it take to become a supply teacher? 3. How can I find work as a supply teacher? <!-- b--> 4. How shou
by
Alex Schulte
Teaser
EducatorsContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD01YY
Summary
Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision in schools is a critical aspect of education that demands attention in 2024. According to the Department for Education, over 1.5 million pupils in England
Teaser
Multi-Academy TrustsContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD11YY
Summary
Laura Williams is an education leadership coach with fifteen years of leadership experience in education across business, operations, HR, finance and governance. She is a former Business Manager, CO
by
Scott Owen
Teaser
EducatorsContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD11YY
Summary
Creating a safe and nurturing environment for pupils is paramount in the age of evolving social dynamics. One issue that has gained significant attention in recent years is the distinction between
by
Adam Davies
Teaser
EducatorsContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD11YY
Summary
Shadow education secretary Bridget Phillipson addressed the Labour Party conference in October, where she announced plans to reform primary maths. Currently, one in four children leave primary school
Teaser
Tips and AdviceContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD10YY
Summary
Mock exams are a crucial milestone in a pupil's academic journey, serving as a practice run for the real deal. As educators, you play a pivotal role in helping pupils navigate through these trial ex
Teaser
EducatorsContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD09YY
Summary
In the fast-moving world of education, headteachers and schools face the challenge of ensuring a continuous and reliable supply of qualified teachers. Unforeseen teacher absences due to staff sickness
Teaser
EducatorsContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD09YY
Summary
Embarking on the journey to become an educator is both exhilarating and demanding. The Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) is crucial to achieving your teaching ambitions. The road ahead
Register with us
for a choice of classroom roles
Register today
Recent jobs