Teaching Assistant and After school club assistant

TEACHING ASSISTANT AND AFTER SCHOOL CLUB VACANCY

Permanent contract

From as soon as possible

Working 31.5 hours per week:

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30am – 1pm, Tuesday 8:30am – 6pm

Salary Grade 4 £13.05 per hour - Actual salary £15,374

(Full time equivalent for all year-round x 37 hours per week = £25,185)

 

At Chilton we use our core values to underpin a curriculum that puts the child at the centre of our school, where positive relationships, based on mutual trust and respect are at the heart of everything we do.  We want all of our children to have an education where there are limitless possibilities, to be the best they can be so that they can make a positive contribution to the world around them.

 

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, talented and caring teaching assistant to join our supportive team.  You will work alongside class teachers to provide general classroom support, work with small groups of children and give 1:1 support to children with additional needs. You will also be part of our whole school lunchtime supervision team each day. On Tuesdays, you will have an unpaid lunchbreak and support our younger pupils in after school club from 3:15 – 6pm.

 

We are looking for someone with:

 

• Enthusiasm to work with children.
• The ability to follow directions, think for themselves and in time have the confidence to take initiative.  
• A sense of humour and the ability to work with others sensitively are both essentials.
• The ability to work as part of a team, building relationships with children, staff and parents.
• A passion for nurturing the emotional wellbeing of children.
• A willingness to learn on the job.

 

We can offer:

 

• Friendly and supportive staff team
• A lovely school building with extensive grounds
• Plenty of variety every day
• Training and support

 

We are looking for the right person for the role and will consider all applications.

 

Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed.  For an informal discussion about the post or to arrange a visit, please telephone our office team and speak to Carly Ward.

 

Closing date for applications: Monday 23^rd April 2026

 

We will interview suitable candidates as soon as we receive applications. Chilton Primary School reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement in advance of the closing date if a suitable person is found sooner.

 

Application Forms

Application forms can be found below.  Completed application forms should be emailed to:  recruitment@chilton.oxon.sch.uk.

If you are shortlisted for interview you will also be required to complete a self-declaration regarding any criminal record. A copy of the form is linked below for your information only; there is no need to complete this as part of your initial application.