Job Introduction
Teaching Assistant
8.30am to 1.30pm Monday to Friday (with the possibility of a full day on a Tuesday 8.30am to 3.15pm)
Term Time Only
Fixed Term to 31st August 2027
To start as soon as possible
Do you love working with children? Could you help a child reach their full potential?
We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our talented team of support staff. This role will include supporting children with special educational needs.
Tetsworth Primary School is a small, rural school with a reputation as a friendly and caring place, committed to excellence in learning. We aim to support children sympathetically and encourage positive attitudes to learning. We believe that the higher the expectations we have of the pupils, the greater their achievement will be.
The successful candidate will have:
- A passion for nurturing excellence, ensuring all children become motivated and successful learners
- A positive, resilient and caring approach to supporting children with a range of needs
- The ability to work flexibly and as part of a team, building relationships with children, staff and parents
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience of working with children with additional needs would be desirable
In return we can offer:
- Friendly and enthusiastic children who want to learn
- An inclusive, happy school with a clear commitment to meeting the needs of all of our learners
- Talented and supportive staff who are committed to working collaboratively
- High expectations of children’s achievement and behaviour
Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit please email office.2456@tetsworth.oxon.sch.uk, or call the school office on (01844) 281328.
If you would like to apply, please complete and return the attached application form to office.2456@tetsworth.oxon.sch.uk
Closing date for applications - Monday 9th November 2026 at 12pm
Interviews will take place during week commencing 16th November 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is identified.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
