SEN Teaching Assistant
John Watson School, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX33 1NN23 days remaining to apply
Start date details
TBC upon successful completion of safer recruitment checks
Closing date
30 April 2026 at 5pm
Date listed
7 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Actual Salary £18,235.86-£19,758.69, Term time only, 30 hours per week
SEN Teaching Assistant job summary
‘....Make a Difference Every Day....’
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)
- 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
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
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About John Watson School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 19
- School size
- Up to 110 pupils
- Age range
- 2 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- John Watson School website
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