Job Introduction
Drayton Community Primary School
Develop as an exceptional teaching assistant in an inclusive, thriving and supportive school.
Drayton Community Primary is a well subscribed school situated close to Abingdon in South Oxfordshire. This is an exciting time to join our school community, following our recent Ofsted inspection and a new leadership team.
The school has excellent transport links and is conveniently located for the A34/M4, Oxford, Abingdon, Didcot, Wallingford and Wantage.
Please note applications will be reviewed on arrival and the closing date and interviews may be brought forward.
- Job Title: Teaching Assistant
- Closing Date: 12 noon Friday 9 May 2025
- Job Start Date: Following safer recruitment checks and processes
- Contract/Hours: Permanent
- Salary Type: Support Staff
- Salary Details: Grade 4 £24404 - £24790 (Full Time Equivalent)
- Hours of Work: 31.25 hours, Monday–Friday, 8.30am-3.15pm with a 30min break.
- Location of Role: In school
- Contact e-mail address: office.2560@drayton-pri.oxon.sch.uk
Job/Person Summary
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic experienced Teaching Assistant, with break and lunch time duties, who will play a positive part in the education and social development of children, supporting them to access the curriculum and learning environments safely. Under the guidance and direction of the teacher, you may work with children individually or in groups, ensuring that they learn at an appropriate pace. We will deliver a 6-month induction programme with a mentor that forms part of your probation period.
We are looking for someone with patience, humour, commitment and flexibility alongside a strong and proactive commitment to personal development; which will include attendance to formal training, such as safeguarding, this may be outside regular contracted times. You must be a good communicator with high expectations, authentic empathy with children and a team player. Experience of working with early years and/or primary aged children on a professional basis is essential. Full and relevant EYFS training is desirable.
We can offer you the opportunity to work with a fantastic group of kind children who are focused and committed in their learning. You will also be working with a friendly and supportive team of professionals. Drayton is a quiet village conveniently located between Abingdon and Didcot.
Application Procedure
You will find out more about the school on our school website – www.https://drayton-pri.oxon.sch.uk - including selection criteria, but we recommend that you visit to meet the staff and children and see us in action. Please telephone us (01235) 531316 to arrange a visit.
Please use the standard Oxfordshire application form (can be found on our website) and send it to:
Office.2560@drayton-pri.oxon.sch.uk
We strongly encourage you to visit our school.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS checks and references will be required in line with our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy.
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.
