1:1 Teaching Assistant

The Batt Church of England Primary School, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 6DY

27 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  28 August 2026 at 5pm

• Date listed

  31 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,583.00 - £26,403.00 Annually (FTE) Grade 5 Actual Salary (5 days): £18,117 - £18,698

1:1 Teaching Assistant job summary

The Batt School, St Mary’s Infants, Witney and The Oxford Diocesan Schools’ Trust (ODST) are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism; all staff must ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and obtain any other statutorily required clearance. Employment will also be conditional on the receipt of at least two acceptable references (1 from current/latest employer) and evidence of the formal qualifications required for the role. Online searches will be undertaken at shortlisting stage.

The Batt School and St Mary’s Infant School are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic, and caring 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in supporting individual pupils to thrive.

As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher and Inclusion Lead to provide personalised support, helping to create a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment where the pupil feels valued, safe, and encouraged to succeed. The role also involves support pupils who may experience challenges with emotional regulation, helping them to feel safe, calm, and ready to learn.

We are a welcoming and inclusive school with a strong commitment to supporting all learners. We value our support staff and are dedicated to developing their expertise through a supportive working environment and access to relevant CPD. This role is suitable for both experienced Teaching Assistants and those who are enthusiastic and passionate about beginning a career in education, particularly in supporting pupils with special educational needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for pupils with special educational needs
• Support learning activities tailored to individual needs
• Assist with routines, transitions, and behaviour management
• Promote positive behaviour and help maintain a safe, supportive environment
• Support social, emotional, and mental health development
• Work closely with class teachers and SENCo to implement individual education plans
• Monitor, record, and provide feedback on progress and engagement
• Contribute to the wider school community

About You

• A genuine passion for working with children, particularly those with additional needs
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Patience, empathy, and a calm, positive attitude
• The ability to build supportive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Flexibility and resilience in responding to individual needs
• Previous experience in a school or SEN setting is desirable but not essential
• A willingness to learn and develop professionally

What We Offer

• A welcoming and inclusive school environment
• Opportunities for training and career development
• A supportive and collaborative staff team
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in a child’s life

If you are committed to supporting young learners and want to be part of a nurturing and inspiring school community, we would love to hear from you and warmly welcome visits to the school prior to application.

The closing date is Friday 28th August 2026 at 5pm but we reserve the right to interview early should outstanding early applications be received. Interviews are expected to take place on Thursday 3rd August 2026.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Batt Church of England Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 289 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Batt Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-batt-church-of-england-primary-school

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