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Behaviour Support Assistant Primary Special School - Oxford ASAP Start - KS1 and KS2 Are you looking to support children with additional learning needs? Do you have experience working with challenging behaviour? Are you interested in supporting young people's Mental Health? An renowned Primary Specialist school in Oxford is currently recruiting for a Behaviour Support Assistant to join them ASAP. The Behaviour Support Assistant position will be working 1:1 with a student with significant behavioural, emotional and mental health needs. The Behaviour Support Assistant will have the opportunity to work closely with children who have mental health difficulties, display challenging behaviour and have learning disabilities such as Autism. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Behaviour Support Assistant to learn different therapeutic and behaviour strategies to support vulnerable young people - great experience for a career in Counselling, Psychology or Therapy! The primary school is in the centre of Oxford and parking is available on site. This Primary school are looking for a confident, dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant who is enthusiastic and passionate about their input into a child's education. Graduates are suitable for this position although a degree is not a necessity. Previous experience working with children in any capacity would be fantastic for this role! Ideally, the successful SEN Teaching Assistant will have excellent behaviour management skills and desirably some form of restraint training. • ASAP start, • £90-£110 per day, • Behaviour Support Assistant, • Graduates welcomed, • Great platform for aspiring teachers, • Oxford If you are or would like to be a Behaviour Support Assistant and you are interested in this position, please submit your updated CV. Behaviour Support Assistant - Oxford - Primary Special School - ASAP Start

TRAIN TO TEACH IN OXFORD | September 2026 | Two-Year Salaried Route to QTS Launch Your Teaching Career Without the Debt Our innovative programme removes financial barriers to becoming a teacher. Earn £23,000 - £27,000 from your first day while gaining hands-on experience, expert mentorship, and a teaching qualification THE PROGRAMME Year One: Experience year as a Teaching Assistant or Cover Supervisor| Sept 2026 - Aug 2027 Begin as a paid member of our school team while building your teaching skills through structured support. What's Included: • Annual salary £23,000 - £27,000, • Pension scheme and paid school holidays, • Full employment benefits, • Daily classroom immersion, • Weekly professional training: pedagogy, assessment, behavior management, safeguarding, • Assigned mentor providing personalized coaching, • Observation of expert teaching practice Move seamlessly into formal teacher training with continued salary. Achieve QTS and transition into your permanent teaching position. What You'll Gain: • Qualified Teacher Status by July 2028, • Ongoing salary support, • Permanent role within our trust guaranteed Choose your pathway in either mainstream or SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) schools. SEND Placements Offer: • Specialized training in differentiation and individualized learning strategies, • Smaller classes with enhanced support ratios, • Experience with diverse learners including autism, learning disabilities, and complex needs, • Training in alternative communication and assistive technology, • Collaborative work with therapists, psychologists, and specialist staff ENTRY REQUIREMENTS To begin teacher training in Year Two: • University degree (UK or equivalent), • GCSE English Language: Grade C/4 minimum, • GCSE Maths: Grade C/4 minimum Earn While Training No student debt. No financial pressure. Just a competitive salary supporting you throughout. Supported Development Twelve months of classroom experience before formal training gives you confidence others won't have. Individual Attention Small cohorts and dedicated mentors ensure personalized support throughout your journey. IDEAL CANDIDATES You'll need: • Passion for education and youth development, • Openness to feedback and continuous learning, • Strong communication skills NEXT STEPS Send your CV to the contact details below. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

Oxford Teaching Assistant Schools Mutual Services is owned by a growing network of schools and academies across the United Kingdom. The recruitment service was set up several years ago by several education leaders, commended by the DfE. The service provides supply and recruitment services to education establishments across the country. Our member school, based in Oxford, is looking for a Teaching Assistant to join its Oxford is currently looking for a Teaching Assistant team within the coming weeks. Your responsibilities as a Teaching Assistant • Getting the classroom ready for lessons and clearing away afterwards to maintain a safe and clean environment., • Assisting Teachers in preparing the lesson materials and school equipment, • Recording and reporting a pupil’s progress to the Teacher, • Helping pupils stay focused during class hours., • Supervising group activities, sports events, and school outings, • Helping Teachers manage student behaviour., • Looking after children who are unwell or upset., • Providing a healthy and safe learning environment for children Qualifications and Experience Required: • Level 2 or 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning, or a relevant Childcare / Teaching qualification., • Experience working with children in a primary school or nursery setting. Our offering to you • Leading weekly pay, with the amounts to scale., • Enhanced Pension Contributions, • Health & Wellness Service, including 24-hour GP Access and Mental Health Stress counselling., • Complementary continued training, including Safeguarding. Safeguarding At Schools Mutual Services, we regard safeguarding as a top priority, and all our staff undergo rigorous interviews and reference checks. You must undergo an Enhanced DBS check if you do not have a valid certificate. Benefits: • Company pension, • Employee discount, • Free parking, • Health & Wellbeing Programme, • Life insurance, • On-site parking, • Private medical insurance, • Referral programme, • Sick pay

Our mission at Response is to enable people of all ages to live a more fulfilled life by providing excellent mental health services, housing, and supported living. Do you have the desire to empower and promote independence and an interest in mental health? Senior Mental Health Support Worker - £28,938 - £32,214 per annum (Salaries vary depending on experiences) Hours – 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm, inclusive of bank holidays, including occasional weekend mornings Service – Project 12, Oxford. What You’ll Be Doing: Response is looking for an enthusiastic, caring person to join their dedicated team at Project 12. The Project 12 team focus on supporting residents through person-centred planning and individual goals to aid recovery. The service covers two shared houses and staff provide client support from 8am to 4pm and weekend morning medication. The service aims to create a comfortable, safe and pleasant environment while helping residents work towards more independent living in the future. As a Senior Mental Health Support Worker, you will be responsible for leading shifts, medication management, delegate tasks, manage incidents, monitor the health & safety of the project and residents. You will mentor support workers, leading by positive example alongside having your own case load. You will be responsible for providing person-centred support to clients with serious mental illness including adults who have a primary diagnosis of a psychotic illness often with one or more coexisting conditions such physical health issues, neurodiversity, drugs & alcohol use and cognitive impairment. Our clients really appreciate the passion from our Support Workers too: “The staff are caring, kind, compassionate and understanding. They support me and care for me and are first class. I am happier now than I have been in years.” Client in Adult Services. Overall job responsibility: Further detail can be viewed in the Job Description. Lead shifts, delegating set diarised and daily tasks Take the lead during incidents, safeguarding and complaints in the absence of the manager, ensuring policies and procedures are adhered. Ensure all staff are completing relevant health and safety tasks Mentor new support workers through induction including the completion of the Care Certificate and medication training. Complete the care certificate assessors training. Work within a One Team Approach and ensure this culture permiates throughout the team and lead by example. Respond to service phone queries and requests from both internal and external customers in a timely manner and delegating where appropriate to other members of the team. Undertake assessments of referrals and attend regular assessment and risk management training. Provide emotional support, encouragement, and practical assistance to residents with daily living activities. This may include medication assistance, engaging with interests, education, accessing community groups/facilities, employment, teaching life skills such as shopping, budgeting, using public transport and skills such as planning to prepare and cook meals, maintain accommodation. Ensure risk is continuously assessed and risk management plans are kept up to date Comply and remain up to date with all safeguarding policies and procedures for both Adults and Children and Young People Always represent the company in a professional and appropriate manner by considering punctuality, personal appearance and professional boundaries, including equal opportunities. The Successful Applicant: Our main priority for all our roles at Response is to find people that can live our values every day – Caring, Safe, Creative and Aspirational. Essential criteria: GCSE’s in English and Maths (or equivalent) A commitment to undertake continual personal development. Detailed understanding of mental health and wellbeing challenges and the level of care and support residents may require. An understanding of current approaches to mental health practice. Have good knowledge of how to support with referrals and assessments An understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion issues impacting people’s lives. IT literate with experience using MS Office packages. Previous related work experience. Good communication skills, written, verbal and listening. A genuine interest in mental health and well-being with a commitment to delivering Response's mission. What We Offer: 27 days annual leave and standard bank and public holidays. Blue Light card and other discounted shopping. Employee Assistant Programme - with access to free counselling. Cycle to Work Scheme (after probation) Enhanced family friendly leave. Professional qualification sponsorship and study leave. £500 refer a friend bonus scheme. Optional health cash care plan with money off prescriptions and treatments Wellbeing hub and mental wellbeing support app – approved by NHS. Free flu jabs. Free DBS application. You will receive the training and confidence to use core therapeutic talk therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-based Trauma Informed Care and Mutual Aid to provide the best possible support to our clients. If this Senior Mental Health Support Worker position sounds like the role for you then please apply today! We would love to hear from you! This vacancy may be closed early. To learn more about Response and what we do, please visit our website. Closing date – 02/06/2026. All our roles require a DBS check, two references from most recent employers and you must have the right to work in the UK – Unfortunately, Response are not able to offer sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for the role and require sponsorship, you will be withdrawn from the recruitment process. Our employees and clients come from all over the world, we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture and are registered as a Disability Confident Employer

Teaching Assistant - Mental Health (Full-Time, ASAP Start) Location: Oxford Pay: £85-£100 per day Are you passionate about supporting young people with mental health and special educational needs? Do you want to gain hands-on experience for a future career in teaching, psychology, counselling, or therapy? This is a rewarding opportunity to join an outstanding school as a Teaching Assistant - Mental Health, helping students with ASD, ADHD, SEMH, complex needs, and learning disabilities build confidence, resilience, and essential life skills. Why Work as a Teaching Assistant - Mental Health? Supporting students with mental health and additional needs means no two days are the same-one moment, you're helping a child regulate their emotions, the next, you're encouraging positive social interactions or assisting with learning. You'll experience first-hand how your support makes a difference, making every day meaningful. This Teaching Assistant - Mental Health role is also a fantastic stepping stone into careers such as: Teaching (Primary, Secondary & SEN) Educational & Clinical Psychology Speech & Language Therapy Counselling & Mental Health Support Social Work & Youth Engagement Your Role as a Teaching Assistant - Mental Health Support students' emotional well-being & classroom engagement Provide one-on-one support when needed Help manage behaviour positively & constructively Encourage social interaction & emotional development Ensure student safety & well-being throughout the day What We Offer: Full-time, immediate start Oxford location - accessible by transport Competitive pay (£90-£110 per day) Hands-on experience supporting students with ASD, ADHD, SEMH & more A strong foundation for careers in education & psychology Ongoing training & career development If you're eager to make a difference and gain valuable skills for your future, apply now to join an inspiring team as a Teaching Assistant - Mental Health in Oxford