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Teaching Assistant - Primary & Secondary | Oxford

Supply Teaching Assistant - Temp to Perm Opportunities

Agency: Simply Education
Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire
Contract: Supply (Temp-to-Perm after 1 year)
Salary: Competitive - dependent on experience

Teaching Assistant Job in Oxford

Simply Education is recruiting Teaching Assistants to support pupils in an all-through school (Primary and Secondary) in Oxford. This is a supply Teaching Assistant role with a clear temporary-to-permanent pathway after one full year, subject to performance and school requirements.

This Teaching Assistant position is ideal for individuals looking to gain experience in education or progress into a long-term or permanent Teaching Assistant role. No previous Teaching Assistant experience is required, as training and ongoing support will be provided.

You will work with pupils across a range of age groups, including students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) such as SEMH, Autism (ASC), ADHD, and additional learning needs.

Teaching Assistant Responsibilities

  • Support pupils across primary and secondary year groups

  • Provide 1:1 and small group support in the classroom

  • Support students with SEND, including SEMH, Autism, ADHD and behavioural needs

  • Assist teachers with lesson delivery and learning activities

  • Encourage positive behaviour, engagement and emotional regulation

  • Work closely with teachers, SEN staff and pastoral teams

  • Promote a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment

Teaching Assistant Requirements

  • No prior Teaching Assistant experience required

  • Experience working with children, young people or SEND is desirable but not essential

  • Patient, resilient and compassionate approach

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills

  • A genuine interest in education and child development

  • Willingness to work on supply initially, with the aim of securing a permanent role

Why Choose Simply Education?

  • Supply Teaching Assistant jobs with clear temp-to-perm opportunities

  • Opportunity to secure a permanent Teaching Assistant role after 1 year

  • Dedicated education consultants offering ongoing support

  • Flexible work to suit your availability

  • Access to training and CPD, including SEND-focused development

  • Competitive daily rates of pay

  • Experience across primary, secondary and all-through schools

Apply Today

If you are looking for a Teaching Assistant job in Oxford with long-term progression and permanent opportunities, apply today with Spencer at Simply Education.