Destination Education
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SEN TEACHING ASSISTANTS OXFORD
KS2-KS5 | Specialist SEMH setting | Full-time & part-time opportunities
Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with SEN experience looking for a role where your ability to build relationships, understand behaviour and support young people really matters?
We are currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity at a specialist school in Oxford, supporting young people across KS2, KS3, KS4 and Post-16.
This is an excellent opportunity for TAs who have experience supporting pupils with SEMH, Autism, ADHD, behavioural needs and additional learning difficulties.
A SCHOOL BUILT AROUND THE INDIVIDUAL
This is a specialist environment where young people are recognised as unique individuals, with their individual needs placed at the heart of the curriculum. The school's approach is centred around creating a safe, nurturing environment where pupils are supported to understand themselves, regulate their emotions, make positive choices and develop the confidence they need for life beyond school.
The school places particular importance on:
- Empathy, acceptance and mutual respect
- Building positive relationships
- Helping young people regulate frustration
- Restorative approaches to behaviour
- Developing confidence and self-belief
- Preparing pupils for adulthood
The school's ethos is summed up by its focus on helping pupils develop an I can / I can't yet mindset.
KS2 KS5 OPPORTUNITIES
The school provides specialist education for young people aged approximately 10-18, with provision spanning Year 6 through Post-16.
This means we are particularly interested in TAs who would enjoy working with:
KS2
Supporting pupils making the transition into specialist secondary education.
KS3
Helping young people develop confidence, emotional regulation, social skills and positive attitudes towards learning.
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KS4
Supporting pupils through their GCSE-level education while helping them develop the skills needed for their next steps.
KS5 / POST-16
Helping young people prepare for adulthood, independence, employment and life beyond school.
SEN EXPERIENCE IS ESSENTIAL
The school specialises in Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH), with pupils potentially presenting with additional needs including:
- Autism / ASC
- ADHD
- SEMH
- Conduct Disorder
- ODD
- Speech and language difficulties
- Moderate learning difficulties
- Behavioural and emotional needs
All pupils have an EHCP and the school uses a personalised approach to ensure pupils are supported, valued and challenged. We're therefore particularly keen to speak with TAs who understand that behaviour is communication and who can remain calm, consistent and relational when pupils are experiencing difficulties.
THIS COULD SUIT YOU IF...
You are a TA who:
- Has experience working with SEN pupils
- Has supported children or young people with SEMH
- Has experience with ASD and/or ADHD
- Is confident managing challenging behaviour
- Can build strong, trusting relationships
- Is patient, resilient and emotionally intelligent
- Understands the importance of consistency and boundaries
- Wants to help young people develop confidence and independence
You may have worked in a specialist school, PRU, AP setting, mainstream secondary school or college if you have the right SEN experience, we'd like to hear from you.
ACCESSIBLE FROM ACROSS OXFORDSHIRE
The school is based in Blackbird Leys, Oxford, and there are a number of established public-transport routes into the area.
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For candidates travelling by rail, Islip has direct trains to Oxford, with services taking around 11 minutes at their fastest.
There are also established bus connections from Oxford rail station towards Blackbird Leys, including frequent services serving the area around the school.
Candidates based around:
- Islip
- Gosford
- Water Eaton
- Kidlington
- Wytham
- North Hinksey
- Cumnor
- Waterperry
- Holton
- Wheatley
- Cuddesdon
- Garsington
- Blackbird Leys
- Greater Leys
- Littlemore
- Cowley
- Cowley Marsh
may therefore find this a practical Oxfordshire-based opportunity, depending on their individual starting point and preferred route.
DEVELOP YOUR SEN CAREER
This is not simply a classroom support role.
You will be part of a specialist team helping young people to develop emotional regulation, confidence, communication, resilience, independence and the skills required for adult life.
The school is part of The Gallery Trust, a specialist multi-academy trust focused on education for children and young people with SEND.
If you're looking to build serious experience within SEMH and specialist education, this could be an excellent next step.
OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
- KS2 SEN Teaching Assistants
- KS3 SEN Teaching Assistants
- KS4 SEN Teaching Assistants
- Post-16 SEN Teaching Assistants
- Full-time & part-time opportunities
- Long-term & permanent positions
If you're a TA who wants to work somewhere where relationships come first, individual needs are understood and young people are encouraged to believe in what they can achieve, we'd love to hear from you.
Contact us today to discuss the available opportunities and your preferred age group.
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