Key Role Information

Salary
Actual Salary £18,235.86-£19,758.69 (based on 30 hrs per week)
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
08/06/2026 09:00
Interview
15th/16th June 2026
Start
1 September 2026
Pay grade
NJC | SCP8 - SCP13
Department
Fitzwaryn School
Key stage
Early Years, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Hours per week
30.00
Weeks per year
43.600
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

‘..Through learning to learn, pupils will access society....’

Are you ready to grow your career in SEND? We are seeking caring, motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join our growing team. Whether you are experienced or looking for a rewarding career change, this is a genuine opportunity to support pupils with additional needs to achieve their potential.

Fitzwaryn School is widely recognised as an outstanding provider of education within Oxfordshire for pupils aged 3-19 years whose Special Educational Needs range from Moderate Learning Difficulties through to profound and multiple learning difficulties. Our school is warm, ambitious and highly resourced, offering a supportive, therapeutic environment where staff are encouraged to grow and make a real impact.

Fitzwaryn at St John’s

The development of Fitzwaryns’ satellite provision at St John’s School marks an exciting new chapter for us.Two purpose-built centres, located within a mainstream setting just four minutes from the main site, will expand capacity and enable up to 40 additional pupils to benefit from the school’s outstanding provision.

What we Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Full induction programme and ongoing CPD, including specialist SEN training
  • Paid wellbeing days, free flu vaccinations and on-site parking
  • Flexible working options (part-time or job share considered)
  • Local Government Pension (LGPS)
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Refer-a-friend scheme (earn up to £500)
  • A strong, therapeutic and supportive school culture

 About the Role

  • Working pattern: 8:45-15:15 Monday-Friday, including a 30 minutes unpaid lunchbreak. We support flexible working and will consider part-time hours, as long as availability includes the beginning and/and end of each working day, which are essential for this role.
  • Support pupils with SLD, PMLD and ASD in the classroom and across school
  • Assist with learning activities, therapy programmes and IEP targets
  • Support enrichment activities (swimming, PE, community visits, horse riding)
  • Provide personal and intimate care when needed
  • Promote positive behaviour, wellbeing and independence
  • Build strong relationships with pupils, staff, families and therapists

 About you

  • GCSE English and maths (Grade 4/C or equivalent)
  • Experience supporting children or young people (school, care, youth work etc.)
  • Calm, patient, motivated and a strong team player
  • Experience with children or young people with EHCPs or additional needs (desirable)

How to Apply

To apply for this rewarding opportunity, please Apply Now. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

To arrange a visit or to find out more, please contact the School Business Manager, Amy Fitzgerald, on 01235 764504 or email recruitment@fitwaryn.oxon.sch.uk

Qualifications

GCSEs in Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalentdesirable
4 or above
Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant or childcare qualification.desirable

About Us

Fitzwaryn is an Outstanding Special School for children and young people from 3 – 19 years old whose Special Educational Needs range from Moderate Learning Difficulties through to Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties.

The school is situated in Wantage, a small but growing market town in Oxfordshire. We have a fantastic, up to the minute, purpose built environment that enables us to deliver an exciting and diverse curriculum for each and every child. We continually strive to further develop our educational offer and in recent times we have added a Horticulture area and a bike track to our outside provision.

The school is organised into 11 classes including provision for EYFS and Post 16. Our dedicated staff team are committed to providing the best possible education for the pupils at the school, grasping every opportunity to provide a rich and diverse curriculum which often takes place outside the classroom. The staff team is committed to further developing their own skills and expertise through the Continuing Professional Development offered at the school. We work closely with parents, carers and other professionals to ensure we are meeting the diverse needs of all of the pupils.

Our vision of ‘through learning to learn, pupils will access society’ underpins all that we do with the aim that all of the pupils who have been with us leave with the skills and knowledge they need to successfully engage in the next stage of their lives and of course with fantastic memories of their time at Fitzwaryn!

Fitzwaryn School

Amy Fitzgerald

recruitment@fitzwaryn.oxon.sch.uk

Denchworth Road
Wantage
Oxfordshire
OX129ET

Safeguarding Information

The Propeller Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

This role involves a high level of contact with children or vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check (including Barred List where applicable) and online searches for publicly available information.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of sex, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or pregnancy/maternity.