Job Introduction
Teaching Assistant(s)
Start date: September 2026
(Various working options/hours available – up to 30 hours per week)
Term-time only (38 weeks per year)
The role could be split into two part-time positions for the right candidates.
Temporary until July 2027 in the first instance with possibility to extend.
Grade 4: Points 4-5 (Current FTE £25,185 - £25,584, approximate actual salary for 30 hours per week £17,030 to £17,304 per annum April 2025 pay award)
Chesterton Church of England Primary School is a thriving village school located close to Bicester with just over 200 pupils on roll. We are looking to appoint enthusiastic, talented and flexible Teaching Assistants to join our friendly team to start in September 2026.
The Teaching Assistant role will involve providing support for pupils through a combination of one-to-one, small group and class support across the school
We can offer the successful candidate a positive working environment to start or continue their career in education, including:
- a friendly and supportive staff team
- caring and well-behaved children
- opportunities for continued professional development, including regular in-school training
- bright and welcoming classrooms and an inspiring outdoor space
- term-time only working
- 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, although training and development will be available for the right candidate.
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. 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 cases are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed.
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 Iain Horner.
Please refer to the job description and person specification for more information. More information is also available on the school website, including relevant policies and the application form.
Applications must be submitted using the application form and sent to the school office: office.3082@chesterton.oxon.sch.uk. Please note we are unable to accept CVs.
Closing Date: Thursday 9th July 2026 (12.00pm)
Provisional Interviews: Week commencing 13th July 2026, or during the school summer holidays.
