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Teaching Assistant – Secondary SEND

Location: Wheatley, Oxfordshire (Chilworth House Upper School)

Salary: Up to £29,028 per annum (including SSA and Regional Allowance)

Contract: Full-Time, Regular

Closing Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026

🌟 Those "Huge Small Victories"

At Supportive Bridge Staffing, we are proud to partner with the Witherslack Group to find dedicated individuals who celebrate the little things.

Our Teaching Assistants are fulfilled by making even the smallest positive changes in young people's lives. There will be plenty of ups and downs—for some of our pupils, just sitting through a whole lesson is a massive win. We call these huge small victories. On the surface, they might seem small, but they add up to make a lifelong difference.

"Our idea is that every student who comes to us will soar. No matter what their past, this will be the school where they ‘lift off’ and rise to the heights we know they can achieve."

🏫 One of the Best Environments in SEND

This role is based at Chilworth House Upper School, a secondary site set in extensive grounds with highly resourced classrooms and a dedicated vocational centre. Recently rated 'Good' by Ofsted, it provides the perfect supportive environment for young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs to thrive.

💼 What the Role Involves

You will be right by the side of our young people, helping them learn, develop their unique abilities, and raise their self-esteem.

Support the Classroom: Work closely with teachers and onsite therapists to bring learning to life.
Build Resilience: Guide students through a tough but incredibly rewarding educational journey.
Champion Diversity: Connect with pupils from all walks of life and inspire them to be their authentic selves.

👤 About You

Ideally, you have prior experience in a classroom setting—but if not, full training is provided. What matters most is who you are:

A "can-do" attitude and a collaborative, team-first mindset.
A genuine passion for supporting children and an understanding of the impact you can make.
Enthusiasm, patience, and the emotional resilience required for SEND education.

🎁 What We Do For You

For your hard work and commitment, you will receive the best salary and benefits package in the education sector:

📅 Full School Holidays: Rewarding your hard work with well-deserved rest.
📚 Training & Development: A comprehensive induction and ongoing on-the-job training.
📈 Career Progression: Most of our headteachers and leaders started out right here and were promoted from within.
🩺 Medical Cover & Wellbeing: Claim back costs for dental/optical visits, plus access to a host of mental health and wellbeing tools.
💸 Flexible Benefits & Discounts: Tailor your benefits (like life insurance) and enjoy high-street retail discounts.
👥 Referral Bonus: A 'Recommend a Friend' scheme offering a £1,000 bonus per successful placement.
🪙 Pension: Contributory pension scheme matched up to 5%.

🤝 Belonging & Safeguarding

Inclusion is at the core of who we are. We celebrate neurodiversity, diverse perspectives, and the unique strengths each person brings to the community. We warmly welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities, and abilities.

Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (cost covered by us) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer.