SEN Teaching Assistant

Job role

• Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

OCL SCP 7-11 (Salary: £26,403 - £28,142)

SEN Teaching Assistant job summary

Oasis Academy New Oak currently have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated practitioner to join the team as a SEN Teaching Assistant in 'The Orchard', our Autism Resource Base.

Job overview

You’ll have an enthusiasm for supporting learners with differentiated needs, providing learning support with a positive and inclusive outlook, and managing sometimes complex behaviours within a structured learning environment to ensure differently-abled learners can reach their full potential.

Requirements

NVQ/VRQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification or equivalent.

Maths and English GCSE grade A* - C / 9-4 or Numeracy and Literacy Level 2 on the NQF or equivalent.

Passion and commitment for supporting learners with specific needs.

An empathetic, patient and tolerant demeanour.

Key organisation and communication skills.

Experience with managing complex behaviours and helping SEN learners to achieve.

We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice where all staff can thrive. We believe that supporting our staff both personally and professionally allows them to give their very best to our students.

Working Pattern

Term Time Only (including inset days).39 Weeks per Year.34.17 Hours per Week (34 Hours & 10 Minutes).

Recruitment timeline

We are looking to get the right candidate in role from 1st September 2026, but there is a possibility of an earlier start date being arranged. We actively encourage early applications, and we reserve the right to close the job posting early if we find the right candidate.

Safeguarding Statement

Oasis Academy New Oak is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

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.

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