Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant (2 Positions Available)

Required from: 1st September 2026

Contract term: Fixed Term

Hours: Full Time or Part Time, Term Time Only

Salary: Full time £23600 p.a Part time £19700 p.a

We are seeking to appoint two compassionate, organised and proactive Teaching Assistants to provide dedicated support for a student with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The student is bright, friendly, gentle, loves learning and has a complex profile of social, emotional and sensory needs. The student has a diagnosis of autism, ADHD, DCD and hyperacusis and presents with a disordered profile of social communication and language strengths and needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference to a student’s educational experience, wellbeing and independence within a supportive school environment.

The successful candidates will provide tailored support throughout the school day, including during lessons, transitions, break and lunch times, clubs, school trips and extracurricular activities. Working closely with teaching staff, parents and external professionals, you will help ensure the student can fully access the curriculum, develop independence and feel secure, included and supported in all aspects of school life.

The role will involve collaboration with a range of professionals including:

• Occupational Therapists
• Speech and Language Therapists
• Autism Advisory Teachers
• Play Therapists
• Clinical Psychologists
• Physiotherapists and other external agencies

• Provide consistent emotional, social and academic support throughout the school day.
• Support communication, organisation, planning and engagement with learning.
• Promote independence and inclusion at all times.
• Support transitions between classes and activities.
• Provide supervision and support during unstructured times, including break and lunch.
• Assist with clubs, PE provision, physiotherapy programmes and school trips.
• Support the student with emotional regulation using a calm and attuned approach.
• Monitor progress and maintain detailed records.
• Attend and minute meetings relating to the student.
• Lead and coordinate aspects of the EHCP review process, including liaison with the Local Authority.
• Work collaboratively with school staff, parents and external professionals.
• Organise staff training and contribute to risk assessments where appropriate.
• Undertake any additional administrative tasks as directed by the SENDCo/Head of NASH.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, empathetic and flexible approach.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to remain calm, observant and responsive in a busy school environment.
• A genuine commitment to inclusion, wellbeing and student-centred support.
• Experience supporting students with autism, ADHD, sensory needs or social communication differences would be highly desirable.
• Ability to attend school trips, including possible evening or overnight stays.
• Safeguarding responsibilities apply to this role and successful applicants will be subject to enhanced safer recruitment checks.

Since its foundation over 150 years ago in the heart of Oxford's historic city centre, Oxford High School has been innovative and pioneering in its approach to girls' education. Today, Oxford High School is a happy and vibrant place to work: our girls are highly motivated and ambitious, supportive yet self-aware. From our youngest Reception pupils through to our longest-serving members of staff, there is a real sense of pride at being part of the Oxford High community.

As well as our commitment to girls' education, we are committed to investing in our staff's personal development through training and learning initiatives and via the GDST network.

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training Grants For Qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Free school lunches
• Discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Interest free training, computer purchase loans
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment

Sunday 2 August  hours.

Wednesday the 12th of August.

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, online checks and the Disclosure and Barring Service.