Psychology Graduate - SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant Jobs - Oxford | Graduates Welcome
No SEN Experience Required | 5 Full-Time Vacancies | Temp to Perm

Location: Oxford, OX2, OX3 and OX4
Hours: 8:30am-4:00pm, Monday to Friday
Contract: Full-time, term-time only
Salary: Competitive
Start: ASAP

Start Your Career in Special Educational Needs Education
Are you a recent graduate, considering a career change or looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference?

We have five opportunities for SEN Teaching Assistants to join specialist schools across Oxford.

Previous experience working in an SEN school is not essential. We are particularly interested in candidates who have strong interpersonal skills, a caring nature and the patience and resilience needed to support children and young people with additional needs.

Whether your background is in psychology, care, youth work, childcare, sport, retail or customer service, your transferable skills could be valuable in this role.

Why Consider This Opportunity?
Gain practical experience in a specialist educational setting.
Develop your understanding of special educational needs.
Work full-time during term time.
Access a temporary-to-permanent employment pathway.
Benefit from a paid trial day.
Receive support throughout the recruitment process.
Start as soon as possible, subject to suitability and required checks.
What Will You Be Doing?
You will help pupils engage with learning, develop social skills and build confidence and independence.

Your duties may include supporting classroom activities, assisting teachers, encouraging positive behaviour and providing individualised support to pupils with different needs.

You will be part of a school team working to create a positive, supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Who Are We Looking For?
We welcome applications from:

Psychology and other relevant graduates.
Aspiring teachers and education professionals.
Support Workers and Care Workers.
Youth Workers and Mentors.
Nursery and Early Years Practitioners.
Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants.
Sports Coaches and Activity Leaders.
Tutors and volunteers.
Parents and carers with relevant transferable skills.
Customer service, hospitality and retail professionals.
You do not need previous SEN experience, but you must demonstrate patience, compassion, reliability and a genuine commitment to supporting children.

Experience with autism, ADHD, complex needs or challenging behaviour would be beneficial.

Job Details
Positions available: 5.
Locations: Oxford - OX2, OX3 and OX4.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm.
Working pattern: Full-time, term-time only.
Contract: Temporary to permanent.
Salary: Competitive.
Start date: ASAP.
Successful applicants must complete the required safeguarding and vetting checks.

Apply Now
If you are ready to start a rewarding career supporting children with additional needs, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to explore these SEN Teaching Assistant opportunities in Oxford. No previous specialist SEN experience is required.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.