Teaching Assistant

Job Introduction

We are looking for an outstanding Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated and hardworking school team.  If you are highly professional, impeccably organised, diligent, committed, and experienced, we would love you to join our team here at King’s Meadow School.  

King's Meadow School is a ‘Good’ and successful primary school in Bicester with over 400 children currently on roll. Our children are well-mannered, well-behaved, creative and as passionate about their learning as we are. Our staff are diligent, committed, enthusiastic, caring and constantly striving for excellence in all that we do.  We offer opportunities for job-specific training and on-going professional development. Successful candidates will be flexible, eager, highly motivated, have a good sense of humour and be able to work as part of a team. 

We are looking for an outstanding candidate who has the following attributes:

• a passion for working with children;
• excellent communication skills;
• the ability to demonstrate initiative and is sensitive to the needs of children, enabling them to enjoy their learning and reach their potential;
• the passion for nurturing excellence, ensuring all children become motivated and engaged;
• the ability to work as part of a team and be reliable.
• a commitment to inclusion and equality of opportunity.
• a commitment to furthering their skills and knowledge as and when required with this role.

 We can offer:

• a commitment to your personal development;
• a supportive team of staff, parents and governors;
• an exciting working environment with engaged, motivated and enthusiastic children.
• A beautiful area in which to work with well-resourced facilities.  

We provide a friendly, secure and stimulating environment in which children can develop and achieve their full potential.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, we would be delighted to hear from you.  Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, please phone or email us to arrange an appointment.

If you wish to find out more about our school, please also check out our website on www.kings-meadow.oxon.sch.uk.

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, 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. Oxfordshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

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.