Teaching Assistant

Location: Oxford

Start Date: Immediate Start

Salary: £100 - £120 per day

Are you a resilient Teaching Assistant with experience supporting children and young people with complex SEND needs?

Do you have the patience, creativity and sense of humour needed to support pupils with Autism, Severe Learning Difficulties and non-verbal communication?

Are you passionate about helping young people develop their independence, confidence and life skills within a specialist setting?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist SEND provision in the OX3 area of Oxford, located within a small village setting. The school supports secondary-aged pupils aged 8-19 with dual diagnoses including Autism / ASD and Severe Learning Difficulties / SLD, providing a nurturing environment where pupils are supported to develop communication, independence and essential life skills.

The school is looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant on a long-term basis with an immediate start. The successful Teaching Assistant will provide 1:1 support to pupils, adapting their approach throughout the day as support needs vary across the setting. You will support pupils with complex needs, including non-verbal learners, personal care requirements and communication strategies, while also supporting activities such as trips, swimming and outdoor learning opportunities.

The successful Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience working with children or young people with complex SEND needs

• Experience supporting pupils with Autism / ASD and Severe Learning Difficulties / SLD

• Experience supporting non-verbal pupils and using visual communication strategies

• Confidence providing personal care when required

• Team Teach training or experience supporting positive behaviour approaches is desirable

• A resilient, enthusiastic and adaptable approach with a good sense of humour

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel

• Market leading rates of pay

• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this Teaching Assistant position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.