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Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 04 November 2025 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 19 November 2025 |
| Location: | Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX17 3RT |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7af97b85-b79d-4e4d-89f1-2582012d452a |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We wish to appoint an experienced Teaching Assistant to start as soon as possible. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, highly motivated and demonstrate a passion for teaching and learning.
Qualifications and experience required
• Level 2 or 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools, Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education, or other relevant qualification in nursery work or childcare (or willingness to work towards a qualification if not already held)
• GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) including English and Maths
• Experience of working with children with behavioral/challenging behaviour
• First Aid
Skills and knowledge
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils and adults
• Skills and expertise in understanding the needs of all pupils
• Knowledge of how to help adapt and deliver support to meet individual needs
• Subject and curriculum knowledge relevant to the role, and ability to apply this effectively in supporting teachers and pupils
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Active listening skills
• The ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children
• Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning
• Understanding of roles and responsibilities within the classroom and whole school context
Personal qualities
• Enjoyment of working with children
• Sensitivity and understanding, to help build good relationships with pupils
• A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
• Commitment to safeguarding pupil’s wellbeing and equality
What the school offers its staff
• A friendly village school with community at it's heart (NOR 80)
• A dedicated team of teachers and support staff
• A Trust/School that prides itself on it's high standards of behaviour and positive learning attitudes
• Pupils who are enthusiastic about their learning and want to reach their potential
• CPD development opportunities both within school and across the Multi-Academy Trust
Commitment to safeguarding
King's Sutton Primary Academy/Prime7 MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, the successful candidate would need to undergo a DBS check and be committed to the safeguarding of children.
We wish to appoint an experienced Teaching Assistant to start as soon as possible. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, highly motivated and demonstrate a passion for teaching and learning.
Qualifications and experience required
• Level 2 or 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools, Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education, or other relevant qualification in nursery work or childcare (or willingness to work towards a qualification if not already held)
• GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) including English and Maths
• Experience of working with children with behavioral/challenging behaviour
• First Aid
Skills and knowledge
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils and adults
• Skills and expertise in understanding the needs of all pupils
• Knowledge of how to help adapt and deliver support to meet individual needs
• Subject and curriculum knowledge relevant to the role, and ability to apply this effectively in supporting teachers and pupils
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Active listening skills
• The ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children
• Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning
• Understanding of roles and responsibilities within the classroom and whole school context
Personal qualities
• Enjoyment of working with children
• Sensitivity and understanding, to help build good relationships with pupils
• A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
• Commitment to safeguarding pupil’s wellbeing and equality
What the school offers its staff
• A friendly village school with community at it's heart (NOR 80)
• A dedicated team of teachers and support staff
• A Trust/School that prides itself on it's high standards of behaviour and positive learning attitudes
• Pupils who are enthusiastic about their learning and want to reach their potential
• CPD development opportunities both within school and across the Multi-Academy Trust
Commitment to safeguarding
King's Sutton Primary Academy/Prime7 MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, the successful candidate would need to undergo a DBS check and be committed to the safeguarding of children.