Job Introduction
Teaching Assistant – Part time, Fixed term Contract - Grade 4.4 22.5 hours per week.
We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our friendly staff team in Sept 2025.
Sunningwell C of E Primary is set in a delightful, rural, Oxfordshire location between Abingdon and Oxford. Our values of caring for others, growth mindset and achievement are paramount. Our Christian ethos helps to strengthen this and underpins everything we do.
Our children are excited to learn and participate in all that the school offers. We are only a small school but offer a wide range of learning experiences and hold the Platinum Sports Award.
We are looking for a Teaching Assistant on a fixed term basis until July 2026 when the requirements of the school will be reviewed.
The successful candidate will predominately work 1.2.1 with a child in Reception, but you will need to be confident working with all children in the primary school age group.
The hours required are;
- Monday to Friday 8.30am to 1.00pm
We are looking for;
- Experience in working with children, especially of primary school age.
- Kind and compassionate who can support children with additional needs.
- Keen to support the class teacher with whole class activities.
- Commitment to improve pupil wellbeing.
We can offer;
- One of the best school locations in the county.
- A commitment to your personal development.
- Enthusiastic and responsive children.
- Membership of our staff well-being project.
- A friendly and caring staff team.
- On site car park.
- Supportive parents and governors who value our work.
The only way to fully appreciate what is so special about Sunningwell is to come and see, applicants are very welcome and encouraged to visit the school. Please contact the school office to make an appointment or for more details on the position.
Contact 01865 739378 Email: office.3242@sunningwell.oxon.sch.uk. Please complete the attached application form and email to the school office address.
Closing date Wednesday 16th July 2025
Interviews: W/c Monday 21st July 2025
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.
