Dunbar Education is excited to be recruiting on behalf of a supportive primary school in Marston, Oxford. We are looking for compassionate and dedicated Special Needs Teaching Assistants (SEN TA) to work with children in KS1 and KS2 who have additional needs. This is a rewarding opportunity to join a team committed to providing every child with the support they need to succeed.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Provide 1:1 and group support to pupils with special educational needs (SEN), ensuring their learning, emotional, and social needs are met
Assist in the development and delivery of Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to plan and implement differentiated learning activities
Encourage and support positive behaviour, fostering an inclusive and safe learning environment
Help pupils develop self-confidence, independence, and social skills
Monitor and record pupils' progress, providing feedback to teachers and parents/carers
Adapt resources and teaching materials to meet the specific needs of individual pupils
Promote inclusion and equal opportunities for all students

Key Requirements:

Experience of working with children with additional needs, ideally in a school setting
Strong understanding of special educational needs and inclusive education practices
Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
Professionalism, patience, and the ability to maintain confidentiality
Highly motivated and able to take initiative, with a clear understanding of your role in supporting children's development

Why Join Dunbar Education?

A supportive and welcoming school environment with a strong emphasis on professional development
Flexible working hours to accommodate your needs
The opportunity to work in a well-resourced school with excellent facilities
Ongoing support from Dunbar Education, including access to training and CPD opportunities

If you are passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and want to make a positive impact in their lives, we would love to hear from you!

How to Apply: If you are passionate about teaching and are committed to making a difference in the lives of young learners, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role

If this position isn't quite what you are looking for, please still get in touch to discuss other available roles. If you also know of someone else who may be interested, earn extra money with our referral bonus, up to £250!

If you have not received a response within 7 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. For other available positions please refer to our website.

Dunbar Education is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding to ensure the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, to share this commitment. To adhere with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all registrations will be required to fill out our application form in, to receive work. This will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Dunbar Education is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the value of and seeks to achieve a diverse workforce in schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Dunbar Education is a member of ASPCo compliance plus, for more information please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement