Accelerated Learning Champion

The Swan School, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 7WP

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  10 July 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  26 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £22,908.00 - £24,822.00 Annually (Actual) Grade 6, 37 hours per week, Term-time + INSET days

Accelerated Learning Champion job summary

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to be part of shaping an exceptional comprehensive school in the early stages of its journey. As a member of The Swan School's team, you will help to build the foundations of an outstanding secondary school from the ground up.

We are looking for an Accelerated Learning Champion to work under the direction of the SENCO and/or teacher responsible for Accelerated Learning. You will work closely with other members of the SEND team to assist in the education and emotional development of our students, including those with special educational needs. As a member of the wider school team you will help provide a supportive learning environment and provide targeted support for pupils with SEN, adapting activities and resources as directed to meet individual needs.

See the attached Job Pack for full job description & person specification.

This role is term-time, plus INSET days.

River Learning Trust and The Swan School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism. We conduct checks and online searches in accordance with Keeping Children Safe In Education guidance. It is an offence to apply for certain roles within schools if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

For documentation, please see RLT Safer Recruitment Documents. Visit our website www.riverlearningtrust.org for up-to-date policies including our Child Protection and Behaviour policies.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. For further guidance for applicants, click this link: List of offences that are not filtered.

We don't just accept difference; we celebrate "different contributions" and are dedicated to building an inclusive environment where every colleague can thrive. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you to be at your best.

Note: We do not accept CVs.Please apply via My New Term.

Deadline for Applications: 8am on Friday 10th July. However, the School reserves the right to consider and interview exceptional candidates early.

Flexible Working: We are committed to flexible working and are open to conversations about alternative arrangements for the right candidate.

• Discover Your Impact: See the attached Job Pack and apply via MyNewTerm

• Start a Conversation: For an informal discussion regarding contract hours or to arrange a visit to our facilities, please contact headteacher@theswanschool.org.uk or call 01865 416 070.

• The Future Path: Not the right time? Register with our Talent Pool via the Swan School website, to hear about new opportunities first.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Swan School

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 952 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Swan School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-swan-school

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