3 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    21 October 2024 at 3pm

  • Date listed

    11 October 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 2

Working pattern

Part time: 8.30am to 3.10pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

Contract type

Fixed term - until 31st August 2025

Full-time equivalent salary

Between £23,114and £23,500 (Pay Award Pending)

Pay scale

Grade 4, pt 4-5

What skills and experience we're looking for

Do you love working with children? Could you help a child with additional needs reach their full potential?

We are looking for an enthusiastic, nurturing and motivated SEND Teaching Assistant to join our talented team of support staff. This role will be supporting children with profound special educational needs on a 1:1 basis.

This role is offered on a fixed term basis until 31st August 2025, with the potential to become permanent.

Since 1837, John Hampden Primary School has built a reputation as a friendly and caring place, committed to excellence in learning. We aim to support children sympathetically and encourage positive attitudes to learning, school and life. We believe that the higher the expectations we have of the pupils, the greater their achievement will be.

The successful candidate will have:

  • A passion for nurturing excellence, ensuring all children become motivated and successful learners
  • A positive, resilient and caring approach to supporting children with a range of needs
  • The ability to work flexibly and as part of a team, building relationships with children, staff and parents
  • Excellent communication skills

What the school offers its staff

  • Friendly and enthusiastic children who want to learn
  • An inclusive, happy school with a clear commitment to meeting the needs of all of our learners
  • Talented and supportive staff who are committed to working collaboratively
  • High expectations of children’s achievement and behaviour

Further details about the role

To arrange a visit please email office.2591@john-hampden.oxon.sch.uk, or call the school office on (01844) 212291.

Please email completed application forms to finance@john-hampden.oxon.sch.uk

Closing date for applications - Monday 21st October 2024

Interviews - w/c 21st October 2024

Commitment to safeguarding

John Hampden Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to admin.2591@john-hampden.oxon.sch.uk

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About John Hampden Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
View all Primaryjobs
School size
453 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Phone number
01844 212291

Local authority maintained school for 3 to 11 year olds.

Arranging a visit to John Hampden Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin.2591@john-hampden.oxon.sch.uk.

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