Teaching Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 April 2026
LOCATION
Oxfordshire
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£29,900 / year
CATEGORY
Education
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SKILLS

Classroom Support Lesson Delivery Communication Skills Safeguarding Reading Support Maths Support

FULL DESCRIPTION

Teaching Assistant

Working closely with pupils and staff, Teaching Assistants help maintain engagement and progress. Support may include assisting with lesson delivery, providing small group or one-to-one input, and helping to maintain effective classroom routines. Flexibility, initiative, and clear communication are key when supporting pupils of varying abilities. Provides classroom-based support during lessons. Delivers small group or individual interventions. Supports classroom organisation and resources. Encourages positive behaviour and engagement.

Desired Experience + Qualifications

- Experience supporting primary-aged pupils. - Confidence in delivering reading, writing, and maths support. - Warm, clear communication skills. - Ability to build trust and encourage progress. - Strong safeguarding awareness.

About the School

This Oxford (OX4) primary school is known for its friendly atmosphere, academic ambition, and inclusive ethos. Rated Good by Ofsted, the school provides a well-structured learning environment where pupils are encouraged to work hard, be kind, and develop confidence in their abilities. Staff collaborate closely, sharing ideas to ensure pupils receive consistent, high-quality support across the curriculum. Classrooms are bright and well-resourced, supported by predictable routines that help pupils feel secure and ready to learn. The school places particular importance on reading fluency, vocabulary development, and strong progress in maths and writing. Intervention groups and structured catch-up programmes are used effectively, giving support staff a key role in helping pupils achieve meaningful progress. Leadership is approachable and invested in staff development, offering training in literacy, numeracy, inclusion, and behaviour support. Parents describe the school as welcoming and well-organised, with a strong culture of communication and pastoral care. This is an excellent environment for someone who values teamwork and wants to contribute to pupils’ academic and personal growth.

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