SEN Teaching Assistant

John Watson School, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX33 1NN

2 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  12 July 2026 at 11pm

• Date listed

  9 June 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
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: 18,235.86-£19,758.69 (Based on 30 hours per week, TTO)

SEN Teaching Assistant job summary

Safety. Learning. Independence. Communication. Engagement

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs? Ready to build or grow a meaningful career in SEND?

We are looking for kind, patient and adaptable Teaching Assistants to join our supportive and nurturing team. Whether you already have experience or are considering a rewarding career change, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact on pupils’ lives every day.

Why Join Us?

We value our staff and are committed to your wellbeing and development. We offer:

Competitive salary

Comprehensive induction programme and ongoing CPD, including specialist SEND training

Paid wellbeing days and free flu vaccinations

On-site parking

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

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

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

A welcoming, therapeutic and highly supportive school culture

About the Role

Working pattern:

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 08:45 – 15:00

Tuesday: 08:45 – 16:00

Includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch break

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.

In this role, you will:

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

Assist with learning activities, therapy programmes and individual targets (IEPs)

Take part in enrichment activities, including swimming, PE, community visits and horse riding

Provide personal and intimate care where required

Promote positive behaviour, wellbeing and independence

Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils, families and multidisciplinary teams

About you

We’re looking for someone who is:

Calm, patient and resilient, with a positive attitude

A team player who is motivated to learn and develop

Experienced in working with children or young people (education, care, youth work, etc.)

Ideally familiar with supporting pupils with EHCPs or additional needs

Qualifications:

GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or equivalent) – desirable 

Apply Now

If you’re ready to start or continue a rewarding career where no two days are the same, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today – early applications are encouraged.

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

Amy Wilkinson, School Business Manager

📞 01865 452725

📧 sbm@johnwatsonschool.org

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 John Watson School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 19
• Size: Up to 110 pupils
• Age range: 2 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: John Watson School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/john-watson-school-oxford

John Watson School is committed to providing high quality learning experiences to all our children and young people. We offer a relevant and balanced education that recognises individual achievement and prepares each individual well for their future lives. Please take a look at our website to find out more about our school. If you would like further information or wish to visit the school, please contact the school office. Staff in the school are committed to the development and maintenance of policies which promote and safeguard the welfare of all children, undertaking this with particular sensitivity to needs arising from pupils’ gender, race, culture, religion, language and disability.

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