TEACHING ASSISTANT VACANCY

Temporary Contract until end August 2026

From as soon as possible

Salary Grade 4 £13.05 per hour £18,505pa

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

32.5 hours per week 8:30 – 3:30pm with 30-minute lunchbreak

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.

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 Manager, Mrs Froud.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 5^th November at 5pm

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.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Pre-employment checks will be undertaken and references will be applied for prior to interviews.

Due to this post having access to children, candidates will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

Applications should be made using the form below and emailed to:  Recruitment@chilton.oxon.sch.uk