Job Introduction
Teaching Assistant
- Closing Date: Wednesday, 9th September 2026
(Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be identified.)
- Interview Date(s): Wednesday, 16th September 2026
- Job Start Date: September, 2026
- Contract/Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday
- Salary Type: Support Staff
- Salary Details: Grade 4 - £24,404 - £24,790 pro rata (£12.65 - £12.85 per hour) - Term Time only
- Hours of Work: 8.30 -15.30 – five days per week
- Location of Role: Longworth Primary School
- Contact e-mail address: office.3234@longworth.oxon.sch.uk
Are you passionate about helping children thrive and reach their full potential?
Longworth Primary School are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team.
In this rewarding role, you will work with individual pupils and small groups, helping to support their learning and development. At times, you will also provide support within classrooms, working alongside teachers to ensure all children can succeed. This is a varied position that will see you working across the school with children of all ages.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a flexible and adaptable approach to supporting children and staff.
- Understands the importance of building positive relationships with children to help them achieve their full potential.
- Can use their own initiative and respond effectively to the needs of pupils.
- Works well as part of a team and is keen to contribute to the wider school community.
In return, we can offer:
- A rewarding and varied role where you can see the real impact of your support on children's progress and wellbeing.
- A small, friendly and supportive team.
- Access to relevant CPD and training opportunities.
- A welcoming school environment where your contribution is valued.
If you are enthusiastic about supporting children and would like to join a dedicated team committed to helping every child succeed, we would love to hear from you.
Application Procedure:
Visits to the school are available and are encouraged. For further information and/or to arrange a visit please telephone the school office.
Applications must be made via the Oxfordshire County Council application form and emailed to office.3234@longworth.oxon.sch.uk. Interviews will be held on Wednesday, 16th September 2026
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.
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.
