Physical Disability Assistant SENSS

Do you have the skills and passion to make a difference to the learning experience of children with disabilities? We would love you to join us! About Us The SENSS Physical Disabilities Team provides a range of support and guidance to schools in Oxfordshire with the aim of improving outcomes for children who have a physical disability. About the Role We are seeking a skilled educational practitioner, who is passionate about working with children in the Early Years who have special educational needs and disabilities. About You As well as your passion for Early Years, you will have a calm and supportive manner and a positive and solution-focused mindset. You will also have experience of working with children with SEN and disabilities and want to make a positive difference to learning outcomes and inclusion for these children. You hold GCSE Maths and English grade A* to C (or equivalent) or have equivalent professional experience, and have good spoken and written English language skills. Ideally, you will hold a qualification in working with children with physical disability, Early Years and or child development. You will be able to communicate sensitively and appropriately with children, parents/carers, and colleagues. You can work positively as part of a team and feel confident to work alone following the guidance of Specialist Teachers. You will have experience of working in an educational setting. Rewards and Benefits The role is term time only (39 weeks per year) with 6.65 holiday weeks paid (i.e. 45.65 paid weeks per year) please see job description for (actual) pro rata salary. Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support. Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer’s contribution of up to 19.9%. Local and national discounts for shopping and travel. Great learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all. Our Commitment to: Guaranteed Interview Schemes As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service. Our Commitment to: Safeguarding Oxfordshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments. Our Commitment to: Flexible Working We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, full time and part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. Follow Us on Social Media Stay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us on

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