Teaching Assistants Required

Job Introduction

Teaching Assistants Required

Start date: To be agreed, with an immediate start available

Hours available range from 3 days (18 hours) per week to full-time (30 hours)

Term-time only (38 weeks per year)

Temporary until July 2027 in the first instance with possibility to extend.

Grade 4: Points 4-5 (Current FTE £26,017 - £26,429, approximate actual salary for

30 hours per week £17,604 to £17,878 per annum).

Chesterton Church of England Primary School is a thriving village school located close to Bicester with just under 200 pupils on roll. We are looking to appoint enthusiastic, inspiring and skilled Teaching Assistants to join our friendly team to start as soon as possible.

The role will involve providing support for pupils through a combination of one-to-one, small group and class support across the school. As part of your day you may play a role in shaping our inclusive culture by supporting our children who have specific SEND needs.

We can offer successful candidates a positive working environment to start or continue their career in education, including:

- a friendly and supportive staff team 

- caring and respectful children

- opportunities for continued professional development, including regular in-school training

- access to a range of health and wellbeing services through the school’s insurance provider

- the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Experience in similar roles would be an advantage, however we are committed to providing comprehensive training and ongoing professional development.

Our school is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Chesterton Church of England Primary School promotes the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs. 

We would strongly encourage visits to the school to discuss the roles in person and see our school in action. If you would like to do this, please contact us on 01869 252498 or email office.3082@chesterton.oxon.sch.uk to arrange a convenient time to meet the Headteacher, Mr Rory Gratwohl.

Copies of the job descriptions and person specification are attached.  

Applications should be submitted on the OCC Support Staff Application Form and sent to the school office (office.3082@chesterton.oxon.sch.uk).  Please note, we are unable to accept CVs as part of applications.

Closing Date: Friday 20th November 2026 (12.00pm)    

Probable interview date: Monday 30th November 2026

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.