Job Description

Swalcliffe Park School CIO

Oxfordshire
25,185 - 25,989 per year

Salary:

39 weeks Term Time plus 13 weeks' paid holiday, pension, free lunch time meal

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Apply by:

18 September 2025

Job overview

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Do you have what it takes to join the staff team at Swalcliffe Park School? Awarded "Outstanding Education & Care" by OFSTED

Swalcliffe Park School provides specialist residential education and care for circa 70 secondary aged boys (10-19 yrs) all of whom are on the Autism Spectrum. We offer excellent working conditions in a beautiful environment, including paid school holidays, opportunities for career development and staff training.

We are currently seeking to employ highly motivated and professional Learning Support Assistants to join our established team. Duties include supporting Key Stage 3 and/or 4 students in a range of learning situations both in school and within the community.

Successful candidates will have:GCSE level education (or equivalent) including English Language and Mathematics Grade 4 (formerly C) or above (essential); An interest in and experience:

o of working within either an educational setting or youth and community work environment (essential);
o of working with students with ASC (desirable); and for one of the Learning Support Assistant roles, a focus on providing classroom support in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) subjects (desirable).A full driving licence and be eligible (at least 21 years of age and 2 years' driving to meet insurer's requirements) and willing to drive a school vehicle to transport students to community based activities (essential).


For more information on the above role, contact Lotty Dee-Andrew email: ldee-andrew@swalcliffepark.co.uk, 01295 780302.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake an enhanced disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer.

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Swalcliffe Park School CIO

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Swalcliffe Park School CIO

Swalcliffe, Banbury
Oxfordshire
OX15 5EP
United Kingdom

+44 1295 780302

Who we are

We are a

non-maintained specialist residential and day school with places for up to 72 autistic boys aged 10-19

, who are of broadly average ability and have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) from their Local Authority. We're located in the beautiful village of Swalcliffe, near Banbury in Oxfordshire. The school is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO).

Our Approach

The school has a growing national and international reputation as a result of our Quality of Life framework and approach to supporting students and families, which drives everything we do. This approach has helped us to achieve a long-standing track record of 'Outstanding' judgements from Ofsted for our education and residential provision, and Advanced Level Autism Accreditation.

Benefits

We know that the little things make a big difference. That's why we have some outstanding benefits for our staff, including:


Up to 13 weeks paid holiday Competitive salaries 10 INSET / Staff Training days Competitive pension schemes Free meals and parking Enhanced family friendly benefits Professional Development Programmes 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme and counselling phoneline Please note that you are wholly responsible for fact checking in respect of the information provided by schools. Please also check for the latest visa and work permit requirements that may apply. Tes is not responsible for the content of advertisements or the policies adopted by advertising schools. Tes asks that all schools follow

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