Teaching Assistant

SEN TEACHING ASSISTANTS – OXFORD

KS2–KS5 | Specialist SEMH setting | Full-time & part-time opportunities

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with SEN experience looking for a role where your ability to build relationships, understand behaviour and support young people really matters?

We are currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity at a specialist school in Oxford, supporting young people across KS2, KS3, KS4 and Post-16.

This is an excellent opportunity for TAs who have experience supporting pupils with SEMH, Autism, ADHD, behavioural needs and additional learning difficulties.

💜 A SCHOOL BUILT AROUND THE INDIVIDUAL

This is a specialist environment where young people are recognised as unique individuals, with their individual needs placed at the heart of the curriculum. The school's approach is centred around creating a safe, nurturing environment where pupils are supported to understand themselves, regulate their emotions, make positive choices and develop the confidence they need for life beyond school.

The school places particular importance on:

Empathy, acceptance and mutual respect

Building positive relationships

Helping young people regulate frustration

Restorative approaches to behaviour

Developing confidence and self-belief

Preparing pupils for adulthood

The school's ethos is summed up by its focus on helping pupils develop an “I can” / “I can’t… yet” mindset.

‍ KS2 – KS5 OPPORTUNITIESThe school provides specialist education for young people aged approximately 10–18, with provision spanning Year 6 through Post-16.

This means we are particularly interested in TAs who would enjoy working with:

KS2

Supporting pupils making the transition into specialist secondary education.

KS3

Helping young people develop confidence, emotional regulation, social skills and positive attitudes towards learning.

KS4

Supporting pupils through their GCSE-level education while helping them develop the skills needed for their next steps.

KS5 / POST-16

Helping young people prepare for adulthood, independence, employment and life beyond school.

SEN EXPERIENCE IS ESSENTIAL

The school specialises in Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH), with pupils potentially presenting with additional needs including:

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