Special Needs Assistant - Oxford

Autism Specialism & Complex Needs

ASAP Start - KS1-KS5 - Long-term position

Are you interested in supporting children with Special Needs?

Would you like to build your experience working with Complex Learning Disabilities?

A specialist school in Oxford for students with Autism are looking for a Psychology (or similar degree) Graduate to work as a SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with complex Autism and Learning Disabilities. Candidates with relevant experience will also be considered! The SEN School is in Oxford. The SEN children are aged 4 to 18 and require consistent, ongoing support in order to ensure they have the highest quality of care and child-centred support. Experience in a similar role would be desirable but not essential. Graduates in a similar field will also be considered (e.g. Psychology, Criminology etc).

This is a FANTASTIC opportunity for any Psychology Graduate to work alongside the therapists and psychologists based on-site at school. You will be mentored and have the opportunity to shadow sessions and learn from them. Plus you will gain invaluable experience working with Special Needs and Mental Health issues. This is a great opportunity for an aspiring educational or occupational psychologist, therapeutic support worker or SEN teacher.

The ASD School is looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant who can bring enthusiasm, passion and experience to the classroom. They are looking for a SEN TA who will be proactive and adaptable and be able to use their own initiative. This is a fantastic opportunity for any aspiring teachers, educational/occupational/clinical psychologists or therapists.

SEN Teaching Assistant
Autism Specialism
ASAP Start
Special Needs Assistant - Oxford
£80-£95 per day
Full-time Mon-Fri 8.30am to 4pm
Ideal for Psychology Graduates

The SEN children in this school require a teaching assistant who understands their complex needs and is open-minded and up for a challenge. The children have varying needs although Autism is the main provision. Suitable experience can include working with SEN children and/or adults in any setting, even on a personal level such as with family. Level 3 qualifications+ are also required and a Degree would be most desirable.

If you are interested in this SEN Teaching Assistant position, please contact Abi @ Academics ASAP via or apply direct to this advert.

Special Needs Assistant - Oxford - ASAP Start