Teaching Assistants & Teachers - SEN Schoo

September Opportunities for Teaching Assistants & Teachers – SEN Schools in Oxford

Teaching Personnel is looking for dedicated and passionate Teaching Assistants (TA) and Teachers to support Special Educational Needs (SEN) schools across Oxford.

Start Date:

September 2026

Contract:

Flexible opportunities – long-term, short-term, and permanent roles available.

You will be working in welcoming, specialist SEN settings supporting children and young people aged 5–18 with a range of additional needs, including:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH)
• Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD)
• Speech, Language and Communication needs (SLCN)
• ADHD and associated behavioural needs
• Sensory processing difficulties

These schools provide structured, nurturing environments where students are supported to thrive both academically and personally. Staff collaborate closely with therapists, behaviour specialists, and families to deliver holistic support.

• Competitive pay rates, paid weekly
• Full-time and part-time roles to suit your availability
• Access to specialist SEN training and CPD opportunities
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in young people’s lives
• Ongoing support from your dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant

• Passionate about supporting children and young people with SEN
• Patient, empathetic, and resilient
• Adaptable and confident working with diverse needs

For Teachers:
Qualified (QTS/QTLS preferred), with SEN or classroom experience desirable.

For Teaching Assistants:
Experience in education or care is beneficial but not essential.

No prior SEN experience? That’s okay – if you’re motivated and eager to learn, we’ll provide the training and support you need.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance "Keeping Children Safe in Education". This may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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