SEN Teaching Assistant

Kingfisher School, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 3RR

2 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  12 July 2026 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  11 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: 18,235.86 - £19,758.69 (based on 30hrs, TTO)

SEN Teaching Assistant job summary

‘Valued, Independent, Enriched, Worthwhile’

Are you ready to grow your career in SEND? We are seeking caring, motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join our growing team. Whether you are experienced or looking for a rewarding career change, this is a genuine opportunity to support pupils with additional needs to achieve their potential.

Kingfisher School provides an exciting and well-designed learning environment for pupils aged 2-19, who have severe, complex or profound needs, including Autism. Part of The Propeller Academy Trust, our school is an amazing place where our dedicated team work together to offer the absolute best for our young people.

What we Offer

Competitive salary

Full induction programme and ongoing CPD, including specialist SEN training

Paid wellbeing days, free flu vaccinations and on-site parking

Flexible working options (part-time or job share considered)

Local Government Pension (LGPS)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Refer-a-friend scheme (earn up to £500)

A strong, therapeutic and supportive school culture

About the Role

Working pattern: Monday-Friday: 08:40 – 15:10. We support flexible working and will consider part-time hours, as long as availability includes the beginning and/and end of each working day, which are essential for this role.

Includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch break

Support pupils with SLD, PMLD and ASD in the classroom and across school

Assist with learning activities, therapy programmes and IEP targets

Support enrichment activities (swimming, PE, community visits, horse riding)

Provide personal and intimate care when needed

Promote positive behaviour, wellbeing and independence

Build strong relationships with pupils, staff, families and therapists

About you

GCSE English and maths (Grade 4/C or equivalent)

Experience supporting children or young people (school, care, youth work etc.)

Calm, patient, motivated and a strong team player

Experience with children or young people with EHCPs or additional needs (desirable)

How to Apply

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can genuinely make a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today via the link provided and join our dedicated team at Kingfisher School. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

To arrange a visit or to find out more, please contact:

Emma Wisker, School Business Manager

📞 01235 555512

📧 recruitment@kingfisher.oxon.sch.uk

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

The Propeller Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

This role involves a high level of contact with children or vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check (including Barred List where applicable) and online searches for publicly available information.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of sex, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or pregnancy/maternity.

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 Kingfisher School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 19
• Size: 113 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Kingfisher School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kingfisher-school

Kingfisher is a great school and really welcoming as soon as you step through the door. It provides an exciting and well-designed learning environment for a wide variety of learners with additional needs. Our best resource is our dedicated staff. There is a professional partnership here in the school with all colleagues working together to offer the absolute best for our young people.

The school caters for young people aged 2-19, who have severe, complex or profound needs, including autism. Our school is organised into pathways that are designed to meet the particular needs of the children offering them learning programmes building on their individual strengths and celebrating their achievements. There is excellent partnership with the health and social care professionals who work alongside us at Kingfisher.

Our curriculum is designed to support the individual needs of all our pupils. The driving force and intent behind our curriculum is to develop independence at every opportunity.

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