Fixed Term Teaching Assistant

St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 1EA

26 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  28 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  13 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: Grade 4
• Additional allowances:

  Grade 4

Fixed Term Teaching Assistant job summary

Do you want to work in a supportive, close-knit school community where wellbeing, professional development, and Catholic values are at the heart of everything we do?

If so, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity at St Thomas More Catholic Primary School a school with a strong sense of purpose, a caring ethos, and a dedicated team working under inspiring leadership.

The role provides an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking a rewarding position within a supportive school environment while maintaining a balanced work-life schedule. The successful candidate will contribute meaningfully to the learning and development of pupils during allocated hours, working closely with teaching staff to provide targeted support both in and out of the classroom.

This is 32.5 hours per week term time only and fixed term until 31st August 2026

Why Join Us?

• A warm and welcoming school community grounded in the Catholic ethos

• Excellent CPD opportunities both within school and across the Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy

• Clear opportunities for professional growth and career development

• A committed and supportive Governing Body and parent community

• Well-behaved, enthusiastic, and motivated pupils who love learning

• A family-friendly culture with a strong focus on staff wellbeing

We are looking for someone who:

• Is committed to promoting and upholding the Catholic ethos of our school

• Creates a learning environment that is exciting, engaging, and challenging

• Has a passion for helping every child reach their full potential

• Possesses excellent organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills

• Is positive, proactive, resilient, and able to work effectively as part of a team

• Brings energy, flexibility, and a strong sense of purpose to the role

  If you wish to visit or have any questions please contact Laura Houghton

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 St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 230 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-thomas-more-catholic-primary-school-kidlington-kidlington

SUPPORT FOR PUPILS

Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and
Personal Care programmes
Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs
Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence
Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher

SUPPORT FOR TEACHERS

Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans and assist with the display of pupils' work.
Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals
Assist with the planning of learning activities
Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed
Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupil’s achievement, progress, problems etc.
Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour
Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers
Photocopying

SUPPORT FOR THE CURRICULUM

Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses
Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use
Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use

SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL

Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to safeguarding health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
Contribute to the overall ethos of the school
Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required
Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtime
Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of the teacher

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Experience
Working with or caring for children of relevant age
Qualifications

Essential
Good numeracy/literacy skills
Desirable
Completion of DfES Teacher Assistant Induction Programme
NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualifications or depending on experience
First aid training/training as appropriate
Knowledge & Skills
Effective use of ICT to support learning
Use of other equipment technology photocopier
Understanding of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation
General understanding of national/foundation stage curriculum and other basic learning programmes/strategies
Basic understanding of child development and learning
Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
Ability to relate well to children and adults
Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these

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