Teaching Assistant Area: Oxford, Oxfordshire Hours of Work: 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 15:30 pm) Start Date: January 2026 Monarch Education is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a Special Educational Needs (SEND) school in the Wheatley area of Oxford. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to support children with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, and Social Emotional Mental Health Needs and other additional needs. Previous experience in a school setting is not essential; a genuine passion for working with children and a willingness to learn and adapt are key. Job Overview: As an Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers and other support staff to provide tailored support to pupils with ASC and related needs. Your role will be pivotal in creating a supportive, inclusive environment that fosters positive learning experiences and personal development for each child. Age ranges between 5-19. Key Responsibilities: Support the class teacher and fellow support staff in the daily running of the classroom and activities Assist children during lessons, activities, and playtimes to facilitate engagement and participation Implement behaviour management strategies to support positive behaviour and emotional regulation Deliver tailored 1:1 or small group interventions to meet individual learning goals, Collect and maintain evidence of children's work to support ongoing assessment and planning Support children with communication, sensory, and emotional needs, encouraging independence and confidence Person Specification: Previous experience working with young people, ideally within an SEN setting Highly organised with excellent communication skills Passionate about supporting and inspiring children to reach their full potential Strong behaviour management skills and a calm, patient approach Experience supporting children or adults with additional needs such as ASC, ADHD, or similar conditions Knowledge of Makaton, sign language, or alternative communication methods is desirable but not essential A proactive attitude with a flexible and caring approach to supporting children's individual needs Requirements: A genuine interest in SEN and supporting pupils with additional needs Ability to work effectively as part of a team Resilience, patience, and a positive attitude towards challenging situations Willingness to learn new skills and strategies to support SEND students If interested, please apply by submitting your CV. One of our consultants in our Oxfordshire Branch will then be in touch. Benefits of Working with Monarch Education: Leading provider, Crown Commercial Service Approved Opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy Free Safeguarding training Refer a friend scheme - £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals) Online portal to manage your pay and timesheets To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide - please visit our website - About Us - Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk) Important Information: All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay. Equal Opportunities - Monarch Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant's applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check. This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.