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A Special Educational Needs (SEN) School in Oxford are looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team and make a difference in the lives of pupils with autism, ADHD, and learning difficulties. This is more than a job; this is an opportunity to inspire and empower young minds, while gaining valuable experience working in a school setting. As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in supporting and nurturing the students on their educational journeys. You will help inspire and motivate the pupils to learn, whilst also building their self-esteem, independence and social skills, to help provide them with the foundation to thrive after they leave school. All the pupils in this school have additional learning needs - this includes autism, learning difficulties, speech and communication challenges and physical disabilities. As a Special Needs Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will vary, from providing 1:1 support during class activities to assisting with behaviour, and helping with lunch duty. Personal care, such as feeding or toileting may also be required. You will need to have a genuine passion for working with children with additional learning needs. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Psychology or Criminology Graduate to put their understanding of developmental delay, atypical behaviour, neurodiversity and mental health to practical use. You will also gain invaluable experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, such as occupational therapists, speech therapists, and psychologists, opening up career opportunities in the future. If you are patient, empathetic and are committed to creating a safe and fun learning environment then you are just the person the school are looking for. • SEN Teaching Assistant, • ASAP, • Oxford, • £90 - £100 per day, • Full time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm SEN Teaching Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, Oxford, Oxford, Oxford

Behaviour Support Worker - Oxford This amazing specialist school in Oxford are seeking a compassionate and resilient Behaviour Support Worker to support children and young people who have experienced trauma, neglect, and complex emotional and mental health needs. In this role, you will provide consistent, therapeutic support to help children feel safe, build trusting relationships, and develop positive emotional regulation skills. You will support young people to understand and manage their emotions, while encouraging healthy coping strategies that promote wellbeing, confidence, and independence. The successful candidate will be patient, empathetic, and able to respond calmly to behaviours that may arise from trauma and unmet emotional needs. You will work closely with the wider team to create a nurturing and supportive environment where children can thrive and reach their full potential. Key responsibilities include: • Supporting children and young people with emotional regulation and behaviour management, • Encouraging positive routines, resilience, and healthy coping strategies, • Promoting the safety, wellbeing, and development of each young person, • Behaviour Support Assistant, • Oxford, • £90 - £110 per day, • ASAP Start - Can support a September start This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people.

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a genuine difference every day? We are currently seeking a caring, committed, and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join a dedicated special needs school in Oxfordshire. This is a fantastic opportunity to support children and young people of all ages with a range of additional needs, including those from challenging backgrounds. You will play a key role in helping students build confidence, develop life skills, and achieve their full potential in a nurturing and supportive environment. The Role: Support students on a one-to-one basis and in small groups Assist teachers with delivering tailored lessons and activities Help manage and support social, emotional, and behavioural needs Encourage independence, confidence, and positive engagement Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environmentWho We're Looking For: We are open to candidates from a range of backgrounds, including: Teaching Assistants or Learning Support Assistants Care Assistants, Support Workers, or those with a care background Individuals with personal experience supporting family or friends with additional needsPrevious school experience is beneficial but not essential. If you are motivated, patient, and willing to learn, we encourage you to apply. Key Qualities: Compassionate, resilient, and positive approach Strong communication and teamwork skills Ability to remain cal...

This role will support Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and Registered Nurses while assisting in patient assessments and rehabilitation. NHS is seeking a Band 4 Therapies Assistant Practitioner based in Oxford. Candidates should have a Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care and a Disc

A healthcare provider in Witney is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Support Worker to join their Endoscopy team.

A prominent NHS hospital in Oxford is looking for a dynamic Radiology Assistant to support the Breast Imaging Centre.The role involves assisting in various imaging procedures, ensuring a high standard of patient care, and providing clerical support as needed.Candidates must show empathy and sensitiv

Aspiring Psychologist - Mental Health Assistant An amazing school in Oxford are looking for a Mental Health Assistant to join their team! This lovely school cater for students who have a primary need of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) but with multiple co-existing needs. Many of the students struggle with communication needs, behavioural needs, social, emotional and mental health needs too. A great opportunity to gain experience with multiple needs across a variety of ages! Your day to day in this school as a Mental Health Assistant will be varied, but you will be working with students 1 to 1, hands on, directly in the classroom, supporting them with their individualised intervention plans. These students require consistent, ongoing support in order to ensure they have the highest quality of care and child-centred support. The school employ a therapeutic approach so will offer a range of training to the mental health assistant appointed A chance to make a difference where it matters most! This amazing school are looking to appoint someone who is patient, kind, passionate about education and mental health as their Mental Health Assistant. They are looking for someone who is willing to make a difference. If you come from a background in psychology or education, the experience offered here will be a huge help to boost your career. However, if you simply make to get involved and make a difference, we want to hear from you! Important Information: Aspiring Psychologist - Mental Health Assistant Oxford £90 to £110 per day September Start Full Time Long term Great psychology related experience If you are interested and would like to apply, you can apply directly to this advert. Aspiring Psychologist - Mental Health Assistant - Oxford - September Start - Full Time TPBN1_UKTJ

I am looking for a Mobile Occupational Health Technician to join an expanding peripatetic team. In this role, you will be required to travel across the UK, driving a Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) to client sites to deliver high-quality health surveillance services. This is a varied and rewarding role that plays a vital part in ensuring the health and wellbeing of employees across a range of industries. This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic and reliable individual to expand their skills and experience in a supportive environment, where you’ll be given a 3-week Training and Induction Programme with ongoing mentoring and support from the team. You will: • Conduct health surveillance screenings, including audiometry, lung function testing, and baseline measurements such as height, weight, blood pressure, and urinalysis., • Accurately record all medical information in occupational health records and ensure it is passed to the relevant clinical staff., • Maintain and ensure all equipment is clean, serviceable, and fit for purpose., • Support health promotion activities and other additional tasks as required., • Assist the wider occupational health team by gathering and recording accurate information to support clinical decision-making., • Provide biometric data through screening procedures to enable nursing and physician staff to make informed clinical decisions regarding patient management. You will be a highly skilled and self-motivated professional with exceptional time management skills and outstanding written and verbal communication abilities. A solid understanding of GDPR is essential, along with the capability to effectively deliver health promotion and health surveillance services. This role is particularly suited to individuals with experience as a Healthcare Support Worker, Emergency Care Assistant, Ambulance Technician, Ambulance Assistant, Emergency Care Technician, or Army Medic. Additionally, it presents a great opportunity for graduates with a degree in Sports Science who are seeking their first role in a healthcare setting, provided you have experience in performing baseline measurements. A valid manual UK driving licence is a mandatory requirement for this position. Applicants must have held a driving licence for a minimum of 12 months. *During the initial weeks of employment, the successful candidate will be required to utilise their personal vehicle or a company-provided hire car for transportation purposes. This interim measure will remain in effect until the delivery of a new company van can be facilitated. Travel & Overnight stays You must have the facility to park the Mobile Medical Vehicle at or near your home address overnight and be comfortable with the travel required for the role, which will include regular overnight stays. We advise that you can be away from home for around 3 out of 4 weeks of the month, however we will always bring you home on the Friday for the weekend. To support a positive work-life balance, you will have: • Diary Visibility 6 weeks in advance, • Subsistence for each night you are away from home which will be paid back within a week of being claimed., • Access to a Premier Inn account for ease of booking, • Issue of a fuel card This is a full-time role where the successful applicant will work 37.5 hours per week, usually between the hours of 8am and 6pm. Location We are looking for someone located in or near to Oxford for this role. Regional travel with occasional nationwide travel. Salary The salary for this role is between £25,000k and £27,000K per annum depending on experience and qualifications. Offering a competitive hourly rate. Company Benefits • Competitive annual salary dependent on qualifications and experience, • Contributory pension scheme up to 6%, • Life assurance, • Starting on 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service, • Have a day off for your Birthday (non-contractual benefit), • Discounted gym membership, • Health cashback plan

Are you looking to work for a creative, innovative and forward thinking team? The Neurodevelopmental Conditions Service (NDC) is one of the specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). We offer diagnostic assessment of autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), as well as other neuro-developmental conditions. As a service, we work closely with Oxford University to lead on research opportunities. With the support of NHS England the NDC service are currently developing a new diagnostic ASD Adolescent assessment tool. We're looking for a permanent, full time, Administrator to join our team, to support the amazing work we do. You'll have the opportunity to experience working in an established administrative team, while working alongside the clinical team. The support you provide goes a long way towards making a real difference to the lives of children, young people and their families. So if you're looking for a role that gives you purpose, we're the team for you. The wellbeing of our Administrative and Clinical staff is top of our agenda; we have an active Wellbeing Team and regular opportunities for staff support. We have a strong ethos of collaboration, shared reflection and team working. On a day-to-day basis, this will include organisation of systems to ensure the smooth running of the office, diary and post management, taking and typing minutes and other clerical duties. This an office based role. Main duties of the job * To provide administrative support to the team ensuring that there are effective administrative systems and procedures in operation. * To provide administrative support for meetings as requested and to ensure follow up action is completed. * Including producing notes of meetings, setting up meetings, preparing agendas, ensuring that a bring forward system of paperwork is maintained to ensure correspondence/information is available for meetings. * To respond to email, telephone enquiries and written enquiries using a high level of initiative and responding in a confidential and sensitive way and action in the appropriate way. * To communicate confidential and sensitive information on patients and policy issues, and complex information on directorate issues to external agencies. Working for our organisation Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team” Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent” At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include: * Excellent opportunities for career progression * Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development * 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service * NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers * Competitive pension scheme * Lease car scheme * Cycle to work scheme * Employee Assistance Programme * Mental Health First Aiders * Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply) * Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team Detailed job description and main responsibilities We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the “supporting statement” element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application. The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview. We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values. Essential criteria * Higher Education qualification (i.e. 'A' Level/NVQ III standard) or equivalent/previous experience in an Administration Assistant role * Experience of using Office computer programs including Excel, Word and Outlook * Organisational skills/managing diary systems and tracking information * Excellent telephone manner * Able to work effectively within a team environment * Ability to liaise with all professionals and levels in a confident and effective manner Desirable criteria * Working knowledge of email systems, Carenotes, Rio and the Patient Browser

PART TIME AND FULL TIME AVAILABLE - Community Care (Domiciliary) Various areas across Oxfordshire Cherwell, Witney, Abingdon, Oxford and surrounding areas. Care Outlook are a main care provider in the local area, please submit CV as we may have other vacancies in your area if this role is not local to you. Apply now to join our great team of Care Assistants here at Care Outlook to help improve the lives of the vulnerable and elderly in their own homes in the area of Banbury and the surrounding area. As a healthcare assistant, you will be going from door to door providing personal care, building relationships, and making a big difference to those who need it whilst gaining great job satisfaction. Must hold a driving licence and have access to a vehicle to use for work purposes Rates of Pay - Paid per visit Weekdays - £14.39 per visit of 1 hour Weekends - £16.00 per visit of 1 hour Here at Care Outlook, we offer our Care Assistants the following: £300 Refer a Friend Bonus 40p per mile mileage allowance Enhanced rates of pay for bank holidays Company issued mobile phone Excellent Training for Care Certificate & ongoing professional development 28 days annual leave (pro rata) 2-weekly payroll Why should I work as a community carer? Flexibility and freedom of working in the local community Making a difference to peoples lives in their own homes Rewarding and fulfilling work Able to build a career in social care Finish your shift knowing you have improved peoples lives Examples of the client’s needs you will be supporting with as a carer: Assisting clients with hands on personal care (Washing, toileting, dressing etc.) Performing light housekeeping tasks. Observing, monitoring and record keeping. We are looking for Care Assistants to join us who are: Caring, reliable, patient, and compassionate 100% committed to helping improve the quality of life of vulnerable people Some flexibility as you will be supporting people in their own homes Authorised to work in the UK – Unfortunately we cannot provide sponsorship Shifts available for Care Assistants: 07:00am – 15:00pm 14:00pm – 22:00pm Part time and Full time available Live in roles available Must be able to work a mix of mornings, evenings and every other Saturday and Sunday. IMMEDIATE INTERVIEWS AND TRAINING! Full support will be given to you in your role from the very beginning ensuring you are fully trained, competent, and confident to deliver outstanding care. Please note this care assistant role is a Domiciliary Care vacancy which involves providing care and support within the community within client's own homes. No experience necessary, as our care assistants is provided with excellent training in full

Are you a psychology, education, or social sciences graduate looking for hands-on experience in special educational needs (SEN) and mental health? Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of children with additional needs while gaining invaluable experience for your future career? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! A fantastic school in Oxford are seeking a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team either ASAP or in September. This school supports children and teenagers aged 3 to 16 with a range of additional learning needs including: Autism, Speech and Language Difficulties, learning disabilities, mental health challenges and physical disabilities. The Role: Support students in a small class setting, helping them with learning activities and personal development. Use creative and therapeutic approaches (e.g., sensory play, Makaton, PECS) to support communication and engagement. Build strong, trusting relationships with students and become a positive role model in their lives. Work closely with the teachers, speech therapists, and educational psychologists to develop tailored support strategies. Help students build life skills, as well as manage and handle challenging behaviours. This is a fantastic opportunity if you are a recent graduate, looking to build your experience in SEN and mental health. You will gain on-the-job training in autism strategies, behaviour management and communication techniques - excellent skills for those considering a career in Educational psychology, Speech Therapy, or Counselling. The school is seeking a graduate with a degree in Psychology, Education or Health & Social Care, who is kind, patient and compassionate. While prior experience working with children or vulnerable adults is beneficial, a genuine passion for supporting young people is the most important factor! Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant Oxford £90 - £100 per day ASAP or September Start Psychology Graduate Opportunity! If you are interested in this position then apply today by uploading your CV to this advert. Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant, Oxford, Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant, Oxford, Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant, Oxford TPBN1_UKTJ

We are looking for a Catering Assistant to join our team at the Oxford Clinic based at Littlemore Hospital which has a fresh cook kitchen serving patients and staff. The Oxford Clinic is a medium secure male unit with up to 42 inpatients across three wards including acute, rehab and specialist wards with individuals detained under the Mental Health Act and/or the criminal justice system. We're looking for team players who are flexible and reliable, with good interpersonal and communication skills. The part-time role available: 9am to 1pm Monday to Friday. You'll be a key part of improving our patient experience by working as part of the catering team, assisting in all aspects of food preparation and production. Duties include washing up and cleaning, front of house duties, and serving food to service users. If you have experience in delivering high-quality service and would like to make an difference to mental health care in the NHS, we would love to hear from you! We can provide training required for all aspects of this role so please do consider applying, even if you don't have a lot of experience in this area. Main duties of the job • To ensure that all food is presented to patients in a professional manner in compliance with statutory guidelines and regulatory requirements., • Ensuring that all produce used is of the highest quality., • To assist with the preparation of menu items as required., • To ensure the highest standards of cleanliness are maintained in the catering department in line with current legislation., • To prevent wastage and damage to food and equipment within the catering department. Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties. Working for our organisation Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the “candidate guide to making an application” and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria. As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team” Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent” We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include: • Excellent opportunities for career progression • Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development • 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service • NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers • Competitive pension scheme • Lease car scheme • Cycle to work scheme • Employee Assistance Programme • Mental Health First Aiders • Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply) • Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team Detailed job description and main responsibilities We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the “supporting statement” element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application. The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview. Essential criteria • Some knowledge of working in catering industry, • Basic catering skills, • Good communication skills, • Ability to communicate sensitively with people who have mental health concerns, • An understanding of the principles of delivering quality customer service, • Flexible Desirable criteria • To demonstrate an interest in learning /further training

Role: Support Worker Salary: £23,932 - £25,809 FTE Hours: 14 hours - 36 hours About Style Acre Are you looking for a job that has purpose, something that makes you feel like you are making a difference? We are looking for incredible, caring and patient people to join our brilliant team and make a difference to the lives of people we support. Helping them to live healthy, happy, and independent lives. (We do not offer Sponsorship). What to expect Joining us as a Support Worker, you’ll help individuals with varying levels of personal care, as well as eating and drinking, shopping, household tasks; but perhaps most importantly, fun and fulfilling activities. From music to cinema and theatre trips, to even going on days out and holidays, you’ll make sure everyone has varied and exciting experiences — and you’ll get to join in! (Lunch & Dinner provided while on shift) Our values are important to us, and our Support Workers play a vital role in our service users’ lives, so it is of the utmost importance that you live and breathe our values: Caring – Respectful – Honest – Ambitious – Collaborative We offer a wide range of benefits 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays) for full-time staff (pro-rata for part time) £68 per night for sleep-ins. (Breakfast included) Company Pension Scheme - 5% Employer Pension Contribution Flexible working hours Free comprehensive ongoing training, including a unique Leadership Development Programme with the ability to progress to Assistant Support Manager within 18 months. Employee benefits package with Perkbox (saving you up to £800 per year) Recommend a friend incentive scheme for employees Wellness programs Company events & social hours What you will need: Ideally, you’ll have a background in care or working with people with specific additional requirements, but we’re more interested in hearing from people who really want to make a difference to people’s lives. We provide full training and an induction to all staff. A positive, can-do, and professional attitude To be reliable and flexible and able to do sleep overs A valid UK Driving Licence If you’re looking for a rewarding career where you can really make a difference, then apply to become a Support Worker today. We look forward to seeing your application

Complaints & PALS Assistant Job overview Are you passionate about helping people feel heard, supported and understood? Our Patient Advice & Liaison Service (PALS) plays a vital role in ensuring that every patient, carer and family member receives the advice and support they need — and we’re looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate part-time Complaints & PALS Support Assistant to join our dedicated team. In this rewarding role, you’ll support the team in helping service users resolve their concerns quickly and effectively, liaising with staff across the Trust to ensure every voice is valued. You’ll provide a warm, empathetic response to enquiries, and help shape the patient experience by identifying themes and sharing learning across our services. You’ll bring excellent communication and organisational skills, a calm and caring approach, and the confidence to manage sensitive situations with discretion and professionalism. With strong attention to detail and a proactive attitude, you’ll thrive in a role that truly makes a difference. If you’re motivated by supporting others and want to play a key part in improving patient care, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us continue to make Oxford Health a place where people feel listened to, respected and supported. Main duties of the job • Offer guidance and support to those accessing the services and signposting enquirers, providing links to internal and external services where appropriate., • Manage general enquires in a polite, sympathetic and empathetic way giving reassurance that all enquiries will be handled in confidence. This will include uploading to Ulysses system and liaising with appropriate staff., • Perform general office duties including monitoring the team email inboxes, responding to enquiries, answering the telephone, taking and recording messages accurately., • Assist the team in all administration duties relating to the day to day running of the service., • Run monthly audits on the Customer Service Ulysses system, ad hoc report requests and identify any themes and trends. Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties. Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required. Working for our organisation Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the “candidate guide to making an application” and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria. As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team” Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent” We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include: • Excellent opportunities for career progression • Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development • 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service • NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers • Competitive pension scheme • Lease car scheme • Cycle to work scheme • Employee Assistance Programme • Mental Health First Aiders • Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply) • Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team Detailed job description and main responsibilities We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the “supporting statement” element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application. The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview. We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values. Person specification Knowledge Essential criteria • Able to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills. Desirable criteria • GCSE in English above grade 5 Experience Essential criteria • Experience of working within a Customer Service environment and dealing with a range of customer needs. Desirable criteria • Experience of working within PALS/Complaints Service Skills Essential criteria • ECDL or equivalent experience in a range of IT packages such as word, excel, outlook and PowerPoint., • Ability to deal with conflicting demands ensuring key priorities and deadlines are met through effective time management. Desirable criteria • A level standard, NVQ 3, Diploma or equivalent