Job Introduction
We are looking for an experienced, kind, enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistant to join our friendly, happy, hardworking team at our fantastic community village school.
The Teaching Assistant role includes working closely with the class teacher supporting children with their learning as part of the whole class as well as supporting individual children with additional needs and groups of children. This role may involve some 1:1 support for a pupil with SEN.
All Teaching Assistants are part of our whole school lunchtime supervision team working on a rota basis.
In the first instance, the contract will be on a fixed term basis until 31st August 2027 but may be extended in line with the school needs.
Hours of work:
27.5 hours per week (8.45 to 3:15), Monday to Friday term time only
OCC - Grade 4
Any training on INSET day will be paid as overtime
We are looking for people who are:
Kind
Flexible
Passionate about supporting children’s learning and wellbeing and who has the ability to work with small groups and individual children
An excellent communicator, able to explain ideas clearly
Able to work with children of all ages and prior attainment
Able to demonstrate initiative, adaptability, resourcefulness, resilience and teamwork
Willing to engage in professional development
Reflective and responds positively to feedback
Able to demonstrate a good understanding of core subjects and educated to a minimum standard of Grade C at Maths and English GCSE
Committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing
We can offer you:
Welcoming, enthusiastic, well behaved children who are 'Happy to Learn'
Dedicated, friendly and supportive staff, governors and leadership team
A clear vision and strategy for the future including a commitment to staff training and development
An opportunity to play an active role in a vibrant, community school.
We are a community school with a ‘GOOD' Ofsted rating.
Application procedure
Please complete a standard OCC application form - available from the school office school office office.2563@harwell.oxon.sch.uk or by following this link https://harwellprimaryschool.co.uk/vacancies-4/
Return this to the office email for the attention of Caroline Coultas. If you would like to visit the school, please contact Caroline to arrange this.
Closing Date: 7th May 2026
Interviews will take place during the week of 11th May avoiding SATS times.
We reserve the right to interview early for the right candidate.
Oxfordshire Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post involves the type of work with children and young people that requires applicants to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post. All users are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed.
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.
