Oxford Creators Education CIC
Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant
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About Us
Oxford Creators is a non-profit Alternative Education Provision working in partnership with schools and the local authority to transform outcomes for young people. Since launching in 2022, we have supported hundreds of disadvantaged children across Oxfordshire through a nurturing, creative and highly personalised approach.
We work primarily with 11–16 year olds who are neurodiverse (including ADHD and Autism), experiencing anxiety or mental health challenges, or who are not attending mainstream school due to exclusion, reduced timetables or complex needs. Our goal is simple: to ensure every young person feels valued, included and inspired to become the best version of themselves.
Our bespoke programmes blend mentoring, wellbeing support, therapy, fitness, digital skills, and meaningful experiences such as podcasting, photography, volunteering and community trips. These opportunities help students build confidence, improve mental health and develop resilience.
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Role Overview
We are now looking for a creative, empathetic and forward-thinking SEN teaching assistant or learning mentor to join our friendly and supportive team based at Harwell Campus. If you want to improve opportunities for young people with Special Educational Needs or those excluded from school—and you’re someone who thinks outside the box—this role may be perfect for you.
This role is being advertised as a SEN teaching assistant but you will be referred to as a student mentor
Working Hours
9am – 3.30pm Monday to Thursday
9am - 3pm on Fridays. (30 hours)
We close to students at 1pm on Fridays to allow for admin, safeguarding de-briefs, supervision, team building, training, and wellbeing time for all staff.
Location
Based at Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire
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Please note this is a term time only role (39 weeks delivery + 1 Week Training)
Responsibilities
- Have experience working with vulnerable children or young people with special educational needs (education, AP, PRU, youth work, care, or similar).
- Have a commitment to safeguarding and continuous learning.
- Be calm, patient and confident in supporting with behaviour.
- Have experience in identifying and meeting the needs of children.
- Be consistent, reliable and resilient.
- Have experience of working under pressure.
- Understanding restorative approaches.
- Have a high level of enthusiasm and dedication to providing quality, therapeutic interventions and support to children.
- To have the skill to adapt and the flexibility to think on your feet due to the nature of your role.
Application
APPLY HERE: oxfordcreators.co.uk/vacancies
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