SEN Teaching Assistant – Oxford
Location: Oxford
Start Date: September 2025 (or ASAP)
⏰ Full-time | Term-time only
Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
Looking to build a rewarding career in education?
Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting enthusiastic, patient and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to work in schools across Oxford.
The Role:
We are looking for SEN TAs to support students with a range of needs, including autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) challenges. You will work closely with class teachers and SENCOs to support individual students on a 1:1 or small group basis, both inside and outside the classroom.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide tailored support to pupils with additional needs
Promote inclusion and encourage independence
Monitor progress and contribute to EHCP reviews where necessary
Collaborate with teachers, parents, and external professionals
Create a safe, engaging, and positive learning environment
Ideal Candidate:
Experience working with children or young people with SEN (formal or informal)
Calm, caring and resilient with a proactive attitude
Strong communication and teamwork skills
A genuine passion for helping young people reach their potential
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply for one)
Why work with Teaching Personnel?
Access to training and CPD opportunities, including Team Teach and Autism Awareness
A dedicated personal consultant who understands your career goals
Flexible working opportunities
Weekly pay through PAYE payroll
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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