What skills and experience we're looking for
Do you love working with children? Could you help a child with additional needs reach their full potential?
We are looking for an enthusiastic, nurturing, experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to join our talented team of support staff. This role will be supporting children with profound special educational needs on a 1:1 basis. Experience of working with children with SEND is essential.
This role is offered on a permanent basis.
Since 1837, John Hampden Primary School has built a reputation as a friendly and caring place, committed to excellence in learning. We aim to support children sympathetically and encourage positive attitudes to learning, school and life. We believe that the higher the expectations we have of the pupils, the greater their achievement will be.
The successful candidate will have:
• Experience of working with children with additional needs
• A passion for nurturing excellence, ensuring all children become motivated and successful learners
• A positive, resilient and caring approach to supporting children with a range of needs
• The ability to work flexibly and as part of a team, building relationships with children, staff and parents
• Excellent communication skills
What the school offers its staff
• Friendly and enthusiastic children who want to learn
• An inclusive, happy school with a clear commitment to meeting the needs of all of our learners
• Talented and supportive staff who are committed to working collaboratively
• High expectations of children’s achievement and behaviour
Further details about the role
Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit please email office.2591@john-hampden.oxon.sch.uk, or call the school office on (01844) 212291.
Please email completed application forms to admin.2591@john-hampden.oxon.sch.uk
Closing date for applications - Friday 10th October 2025
Interviews - w/c 13th October 2025
Commitment to safeguarding
John Hampden Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.