Teaching Assistant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 29 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 13 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Oxford, OX4 6BG |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 4b63f39c-25c5-4364-b795-915c2c9e6e9a |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Support our Pupils
▪ Support pupils to undertake agreed learning activities.
▪ Adapt your support for pupils with varying needs including SEND and EAL, using agreed techniques.
▪ Assist pupils with additional personal needs, including social, health, physical, hygiene and welfare.
▪ Support the class teacher / SENDCO to implement Individual Education and Behaviour Plans and Educational Health Care Plans.
▪ Promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance.
▪ Provide feedback to pupils on their progress and achievement, under the guidance of a teacher.
▪ Help pupils access learning activated through specialist support, this may include liaising with internal and external professionals including therapists, medical staff, and education specialists.
Support the Teacher
▪ Assist the teacher to promote good pupil behaviour and deal promptly with conflicts in line with school procedures.
▪ Identify and solve potential challenges for the pupils you support, to enable a positive learning environment for all.
▪ Oversee the preparation of classrooms with learning materials and resources to best enable teaching and learning.
▪ Provide detailed feedback to the teacher on achievements, progress, and concerns for the pupils you support and keep accurate records as required.
▪ Support with marking and delivering feedback to pupils as appropriate.
▪ Correct use of equipment and resources to meet the lesson plans/needs, including IT.
▪ Determine the need for, prepare and maintain general and specialist equipment and resources.
Support the School and Community
▪ Demonstrate the importance of inclusion, equality and diversity when working with pupils and colleagues and when representing the school at all times.
▪ Build respectful and trusting relationships with pupils and families, acting as a role model for our professional behaviours and high aspirations.
▪ Proactively engage with activities outside the classroom, working as part of a team to oversee pupils and support with activities such as breakfast club, play times and lunchtimes.
▪ Supervise pupils on visits and trips outside of school as required.
What the school offers its staff
Benefits of Joining Us:
•Positive Working Environment: Enjoy a supportive and collaborative atmosphere where your contributions are valued.
•Professional Development: Access excellent training and career development opportunities to enhance your skills and expertise.
•United Learning Trust Affiliation: Being part of our trust opens doors to networking, shared resources, and a broader benefits package:
More Pay More Time More Support
•We pay an average of 5% above national scales – the best rates of pay in the sector.
•Cash towards medical treatment.
•Generous staff discount scheme.
More Time
•Three extra INSET days for planning.
•At least one personal day a year.
More Support
•Great training for your career.
•Exceptional curriculum resources.
•Expert subject advice.
•Support for your wellbeing, including 24/7 GP access.
United Learning is a group of schools which aims to provide excellent education to children and young people across the country. We seek to improve the life chances of all the children and young people we serve and make it our mission to bring out ‘the best in everyone’ – pupils, staff, parents and the wider community.
Commitment to safeguarding
Orchard Meadow Primary School is committed 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 users are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Support our Pupils
▪ Support pupils to undertake agreed learning activities.
▪ Adapt your support for pupils with varying needs including SEND and EAL, using agreed techniques.
▪ Assist pupils with additional personal needs, including social, health, physical, hygiene and welfare.
▪ Support the class teacher / SENDCO to implement Individual Education and Behaviour Plans and Educational Health Care Plans.
▪ Promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance.
▪ Provide feedback to pupils on their progress and achievement, under the guidance of a teacher.
▪ Help pupils access learning activated through specialist support, this may include liaising with internal and external professionals including therapists, medical staff, and education specialists.
Support the Teacher
▪ Assist the teacher to promote good pupil behaviour and deal promptly with conflicts in line with school procedures.
▪ Identify and solve potential challenges for the pupils you support, to enable a positive learning environment for all.
▪ Oversee the preparation of classrooms with learning materials and resources to best enable teaching and learning.
▪ Provide detailed feedback to the teacher on achievements, progress, and concerns for the pupils you support and keep accurate records as required.
▪ Support with marking and delivering feedback to pupils as appropriate.
▪ Correct use of equipment and resources to meet the lesson plans/needs, including IT.
▪ Determine the need for, prepare and maintain general and specialist equipment and resources.
Support the School and Community
▪ Demonstrate the importance of inclusion, equality and diversity when working with pupils and colleagues and when representing the school at all times.
▪ Build respectful and trusting relationships with pupils and families, acting as a role model for our professional behaviours and high aspirations.
▪ Proactively engage with activities outside the classroom, working as part of a team to oversee pupils and support with activities such as breakfast club, play times and lunchtimes.
▪ Supervise pupils on visits and trips outside of school as required.
What the school offers its staff
Benefits of Joining Us:
•Positive Working Environment: Enjoy a supportive and collaborative atmosphere where your contributions are valued.
•Professional Development: Access excellent training and career development opportunities to enhance your skills and expertise.
•United Learning Trust Affiliation: Being part of our trust opens doors to networking, shared resources, and a broader benefits package:
More Pay More Time More Support
•We pay an average of 5% above national scales – the best rates of pay in the sector.
•Cash towards medical treatment.
•Generous staff discount scheme.
More Time
•Three extra INSET days for planning.
•At least one personal day a year.
More Support
•Great training for your career.
•Exceptional curriculum resources.
•Expert subject advice.
•Support for your wellbeing, including 24/7 GP access.
United Learning is a group of schools which aims to provide excellent education to children and young people across the country. We seek to improve the life chances of all the children and young people we serve and make it our mission to bring out ‘the best in everyone’ – pupils, staff, parents and the wider community.
Commitment to safeguarding
Orchard Meadow Primary School is committed 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 users are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed.