Job Description

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant
Oxford - OX1
ASAP start or in January 2025

Do you have the skills to support ADHD, ASD, Autistic (SEN) children (5 - 11 years old)? You probably have but dont know it! Keep reading.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: 83.50 - 90.00 per day
Expected hours: 40 per week
Location: Oxford

The learners have SEN, SEMH but particularly PDA, ASD, EBSA and ADHD. Due to these challenges, they have experienced a significant amount of time out of school. The Oxford based school needs a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant.

This opportunity is looking for a empathetic, patient, enthusiastic and professional educator who is looking to make an impact on a young persons educational journey. The gaps in their academic ability need filling in but also re-establishing a love for learning through tailored tuition.

Key Responsibilities - 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant:

• Build a trusting, supportive relationship with the learner, fostering a positive learning environment.
• Adapt teaching strategies to suit the learner's SEMH and ASD needs, ensuring a patient and empathetic approach.
• Monitor the learner's progress and adjust the learning plan as necessary.
• Encourage and motivate the learner to stay focused on their academic goals.
• To plan your weekly timetable of when sessions will be delivered, and to also provide lesson reports and attendance status' each time a session takes place.

Requirements:

• Experience working with learners who have SEMH and SEN needs.
• Experience supporting SEN learners with ASD, ADHD & PDA in 1:1 and small group settings.
• Knowledge of English, Maths and/or Science curriculum from KS1-GCSE.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet the individual needs of the learner.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Patience, empathy, and a passion for helping students achieve their full potential.
• This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the learner's academic journey.

This Oxford primary school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. They welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Benefits of the 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant role:

• On-site parking in Oxford

Schedule:

• Day shift - 08:30am - 15:30pm
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Teaching Assistant: 1 year (preferred)
• SEN Teaching Assistant: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Enhanced DBS Certificate subscribed to the update service (preferred)
• Driving Licence (preferred)

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant - How to apply:

• Send your CV to this advert directly.

Work Location: In person