Teaching Assistant
Destination Education
We are currently recruiting for several TA vacancies at an outstanding specialist school in Oxford, with opportunities available across their Primary, Secondary and Post-16 departments.
Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a genuinely rewarding role where you can make a difference to young
This is an exciting opportunity to join an all-through specialist setting, supporting pupils and students at different stages of their education and helping them develop academically, socially, emotionally and towards greater independence.
💜 A SCHOOL THAT PUTS THE INDIVIDUAL FIRST
This is a school where staff take the time to understand each young person's individual needs.
The school's approach is highly nurturing, personalised and aspirational. Learning is carefully adapted around pupils' individual starting points and EHCP targets, while staff place a strong emphasis on developing confidence, independence, emotional wellbeing and preparation for adult life. There is a real sense that every achievement matters.
Whether supporting a young person in the classroom, helping them develop communication and social skills, supporting emotional regulation or preparing older students for adulthood, TAs play a hugely important role in the life of the school.
⭐ OUTSTANDING OFSTED
The school's latest Ofsted inspection in July 2024 confirmed that it continues to be an Outstanding school.
Ofsted described it as a highly nurturing place where pupils feel valued and accepted for who they are.
Inspectors highlighted that:
⭐ Staff know pupils' individual SEND needs extremely well
⭐ Pupils make excellent academic, social and emotional progress
⭐ The curriculum is highly personalised and aspirational
⭐ Staff receive high-quality training and use the latest research around learning, behaviour and SEND
⭐ Pupils are extremely well cared for and feel safe
⭐ The Post-16 curriculum prepares students exceptionally well for employment and adult life
⭐ Staff morale is “sky high”, with the school being considerate of staff workload
For a TA looking to develop their SEN experience, this is a setting where you can learn from highly skilled colleagues and develop your practice within an established specialist environment.
👩🏫 OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS THE WHOLE SCHOOL
There are several vacancies across different age groups, meaning we are interested in speaking with candidates who have experience in:
PRIMARY
Supporting younger pupils with their learning, communication, independence and individual SEND needs.
SECONDARY
Working alongside teachers and specialist staff to support pupils academically, socially and emotionally.
POST-16
Helping older students develop independence, life skills, employability and preparation for their next steps.
The school supports pupils from 5 to 18, creating the opportunity to build a long-term career within one specialist setting.
❤️ WHO WOULD SUIT THESE ROLES?
We are particularly interested in TAs who have:
✔️ Experience working with children or young people with SEND
✔️ Experience supporting pupils with Autism / ASD
✔️ Experience with ADHD, SEMH or associated behavioural needs
✔️ A calm, patient and consistent approach
✔️ The ability to build trusting relationships
✔️ A genuine interest in helping young people become more independent
✔️ The resilience and positivity required to work in a specialist setting
Experience within a specialist school is highly desirable, but we are also keen to hear from strong mainstream TAs who have relevant SEND experience.
🌱 MORE THAN JUST A TA ROLEThis is an opportunity to become part of a school where relationships, wellbeing and individual progress genuinely matter.
You'll work alongside experienced teachers and specialist staff in an environment where professional development is valued.
The school is also involved in the Oxfordshire Teaching Schools Alliance, contributing to areas including SEND development, CPD, leadership development and school-to-school support.
📅 SEVERAL VACANCIES AVAILABLE
With opportunities across Primary, Secondary and Post-16, there may be a role to suit your experience and preferred age group.
Full-time opportunities
Part-time opportunities
Long-term & permanent opportunities
If you're passionate about SEND and want to work in a school where pupils are valued, understood and encouraged to achieve their potential, this could be an excellent next step.
📩 Interested? Contact us today to discuss the available positions and your preferred age group.
Immediate opportunities available for suitable candidates.
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