Fixed Term Teaching Assistant

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

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  20 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  4 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £19,300.00 Annually (Actual)

Fixed Term Teaching Assistant job summary

St Thomas More Catholic Primary School is a vibrant, Outstanding school (Ofsted July 2025) with amazing children, dedicated staff, and highly supportive parents and Governors. We are currently looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join our wonderful school community.

We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic, caring, and committed to supporting children to achieve their very best.

Main Purpose of the Teaching Assistant

The Teaching Assistant will:

• Work in partnership with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils
• Promote pupils’ independence, self-esteem, confidence, and social inclusion
• Provide support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, participate fully in learning, and experience a sense of achievement

Duties and Responsibilities Teaching and Learning

• Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by using relevant strategies to support the teacher and raise achievement for all pupils, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
• Promote, support, and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activities
• Support the delivery of a broad and balanced curriculum that enables pupils to reach their full potential across all areas of learning
• Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with school policies and procedures
• Support class teachers in maintaining good order and discipline, ensuring a safe and positive learning environment
• Organise and manage teaching spaces and resources to create a stimulating and safe learning environment
• Observe pupil progress and feed observations back to the class teacher
• Supervise a class if the teacher is temporarily unavailable
• Use ICT effectively to support and enhance pupils’ learning
• Undertake any other relevant duties as directed by the class teacher

Planning

• Contribute to assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording, and reporting of pupil progress as appropriate to the role
• Read and understand lesson plans provided in advance where available
• Prepare the classroom and resources for lessons

Working with Staff, Parents/Carers, and Professionals

• Communicate effectively with staff, pupils, parents, and carers under the direction of the class teacher
• Share relevant knowledge of pupils with school staff and external professionals (education, health, and social care) to support informed decision-making
• Contribute to meetings with parents and carers by providing feedback on pupil progress, attainment, and barriers to learning as directed
• Keep relevant professionals informed of pupil progress and any concerns, in collaboration with the class teacher
• Work collaboratively with teachers, colleagues, and specialist professionals within and beyond the school
• Develop and maintain effective professional relationships with colleagues

Health and Safety

• Promote the safety and wellbeing of all pupils
• Follow safeguarding requirements in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and the school’s child protection policy
• Provide support to children who are upset or unwell and respond appropriately to minor accidents

Professional Development

• Reflect on practice and work with school leaders to develop skills and knowledge
• Engage in relevant professional development to improve effectiveness in the role
• Take opportunities to develop skills, qualifications, and experience with support from the school
• Participate in the school’s appraisal process

Safeguarding and Other Responsibilities

• Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education and Prevent duty requirements
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of all pupils at all times
• Follow all school policies and the staff code of conduct

Additional Information

This job description provides an overview of the general nature and level of responsibility for the role. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties. The postholder may be required to undertake additional responsibilities appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the Headteacher or line manager.

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: Academies, 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
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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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