SEND Teachers & Teaching Assistants in Oxford, Oxfordshire

Location: Oxford & surrounding areas
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Competitive - dependent on role and experience (TAs £100 - £130 & Teachers £150 - £220)
Contract: Temporary - Day-to-day, short-term and long-term opportunities
Hours: Full-time and part-time available

Empowering Learning is currently recruiting passionate, experienced and dedicated SEND Teachers and Teaching Assistants to work across a range of mainstream schools, specialist provisions and Alternative Provision settings across Oxford and the surrounding areas.

We have a variety of opportunities available, from day-to-day supply and short-term cover to ongoing long-term placements. Whether you are looking for full-time or part-time work, we can offer flexible opportunities to suit your availability and experience.

You could be supporting pupils across primary and secondary settings with a range of additional needs, including:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH)

• Complex needs and learning difficulties

• Non-verbal communication needs

• Physical disabilities and sensory processing difficulties

• Challenging behaviour and emotional regulation

SEND Teachers:

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to individual learning needs.

• Lead and manage small classes or groups of pupils with additional needs.

• Create a structured, safe and nurturing learning environment.

• Support pupils' academic, social and emotional development.

• Work alongside support staff, SENCOs and wider school teams.

SEND Teaching Assistants:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEND.

• Support learning, communication, emotional regulation and behaviour.

• Assist with implementing EHCP targets and individual support plans.

• Adapt activities to meet individual learning needs.

• Encourage independence, confidence and classroom participation.

For SEND Teachers:

• Previous SEND teaching experience.

• Strong understanding of the UK SEND and Alternative Provision curriculum.

• Experience supporting pupils with additional needs and challenging behaviour.

For SEND Teaching Assistants:

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND.

• Relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (Level 2 or above preferred).

• Experience with ASD, SEMH or complex needs advantageous.

All candidates must have:

• Safeguarding Level 1 training.

• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

• A patient, caring and nurturing approach.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.

• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs

• Full-time and part-time opportunities.

• Day-to-day, short-term and long-term placements.

• Flexible work to suit your availability.

• Opportunities across mainstream, specialist SEND and Alternative Provision settings.

• Dedicated consultant support and access to a variety of local schools.

Whether you're an experienced SEND professional or looking to develop your experience within specialist education, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch with Empowering Learning to discuss the opportunities available.

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