Life Skills Teacher

Location: Headington, Oxford
Contract: Full-time / Part-time (term-time)
Start Date: ASAP or by agreement
Age Group: 16+ learners with Special Educational Needs
Recruitment Partner: Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with a specialist education provision in Headington, Oxford, to recruit a dedicated EYFS Teacher or SEN Primary Teacher
. This role involves supporting young people aged 16+ with Special Educational Needs
, including autism
, to develop life skills, independence, and functional learning skills
.

You will work within a small, supportive setting delivering a highly personalised curriculum that prioritises communication, emotional regulation, independence, and real-world learning
.

• Plan and deliver engaging, structured lessons tailored to individual needs
• Support learners to develop life skills, independence, and functional skills
• Adapt teaching strategies to meet sensory, communication, and behavioural needs
• Foster a calm, safe, and inclusive learning environment
• Work collaboratively with support staff and external professionals
• Track progress and contribute to individual learning plans

We are looking for a teacher who is:

• Qualified (QTS/QTLS preferred, but experienced unqualified teachers may be considered)
• Experienced in SEN, autism, or complex needs
• Confident supporting older learners (16+) with developmental and life-skills-based learning
• Patient, resilient, and passionate about inclusive education
• Comfortable delivering a curriculum focused on life skills rather than traditional academics

• Competitive pay, paid weekly through Teaching Personnel
• Ongoing CPD and SEN-specific training opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young people’s lives
• Supportive working environment with small class sizes

All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and safer recruitment procedures in line with Teaching Personnel’s safeguarding policies.

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.
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