£105 per day | 5 days per week | Free CPD-accredited training provided | ASAP start | Witney, OX28
Aspira Education is recruiting 2 SEN Behaviour Support Assistants to join a specialist SEND academy in Witney, Oxfordshire.
The school supports children and young people aged 3–16 with severe learning difficulties (SLD) and profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD).
Many pupils also have additional physical, sensory, communication and social needs, so we're looking for people who are patient, resilient and genuinely motivated by helping young people make progress.
This isn't about expecting every pupil to learn in the same way.
It's about understanding the individual child, adapting your approach and helping them develop their communication, confidence, independence and engagement with learning.
The role
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll work alongside teachers and specialist staff to provide consistent support throughout the school day.
Your responsibilities may include:
- Providing 1:1 and small-group support
- Supporting pupils with SLD and PMLD
- Helping pupils access learning at an appropriate level
- Supporting communication and interaction
- Encouraging independence and confidence
- Helping pupils engage with sensory and practical learning activities
- Supporting pupils with physical and/or personal care needs where required
- Following individual support strategies and education plans
- Helping maintain a safe, structured and positive learning environment
- Working closely with teachers and other professionals
- Monitoring pupils' wellbeing and reporting any safeguarding concerns appropriately
Who we're looking for
Previous SEN experience would be beneficial, but we're also interested in people from backgrounds where you've developed the patience, empathy and resilience needed to support children with complex needs.
You could come from:
- SEN or mainstream education
- Care or support work
- Residential care
- Youth work
- Early years or childcare
- Healthcare
- Sports coaching or mentoring
More important is your attitude.
You need to be reliable, comfortable working closely with children who require significant support and willing to learn how to meet each pupil's individual needs.
What Aspira Education offers
- £105 per day
- Full-time, long-term opportunity
- ASAP start
- Free CPD-accredited training
- Support throughout your placement
- Opportunity to build specialist SEND experience
- Potential for longer-term opportunities within specialist education
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to build a career within SEND and make a genuine difference to children and young people who require a highly individualised approach to education.
We have 2 positions available and are interviewing immediately.
Apply today with your CV and a member of the Aspira Education team will be in touch.
Pay: Up to £105.00 per day
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Witney North OX28 1AR: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you able to start from the 3rd September if successful? YES/NO
Licence/Certification:
- Child DBS (Within 12 months) (required)
- driving licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
