Part Time Teaching Assistant

Uffington Church of England Primary School, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 7RA

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  3 July 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  19 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time: Monday to Friday, 8.25 - 12.00
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 Year
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,185.00

What skills and experience we're looking for

About this Role

Uffington Church of England Primary School is seeking a dedicated and inspiring Teaching Assistantwho embodies our commitment to ensuring that ‘Everyone Matters’ while fostering an environment where pupils can achieve academic success and enjoy their learning journey. We are excited to offer this opportunity to join our nurturing and inclusive school, located in the picturesque village of Uffington.

At Uffington Church of England Primary School, we pride ourselves on being a warm and friendly community that upholds strong Christian values. Our vision, ‘Everyone Matters.’ is at the heart of everything we do.

We are proud to have received a ‘Good’ rating from our last OFSTED inspection with ‘Outstanding’ in the area of Personal Development.

We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant who:

• Is confident in supervising and providing tailored support for pupils, including those with special educational needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.
• Can collaborate with teachers to implement strategies and resources that support pupils in achieving their learning goals.
• Is capable of delivering structured learning activities and teaching programmes, adapting them based on pupil responses.
• Possesses a solid understanding of various behaviour management strategies to maintain consistent boundaries for our pupils.
• Can provide the necessary pastoral care to help children feel secure and happy in their school environment.
• Is able to administer routine assessments and assist with the marking of pupils’ work.
• Can offer clerical and administrative support, such as photocopying, typing, filing, and managing coursework.
• Demonstrates a genuine passion for their role, taking pride in their contributions to the school community.
• Works collaboratively within a team, embracing opportunities for shared learning and promoting excellence throughout the school.
• Is motivated to strive for their best and inspire others to do the same.
• Can maintain positive relationships with parents and multi-agency networks to support every pupil in reaching their full potential.
• Is committed to embedding excellence, inclusion, and challenge at the core of our educational practises.
• Can work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and our safeguarding and child protection policies.
• Can promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school.

Please note, this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not an exhaustive list of all tasks that the postholder will carry out. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the headteacher or line manager.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• A role in a school that is deeply embedded in the community.
• A supportive and caring staff team and governing body.
• A commitment to regularly consider and monitor staff workload.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Experience working in a school setting is preferred.

Information about the school:

Additional information can be found here:https://www.uffingtonprimary.org/

Visits are warmly welcomed.

Essential requirements:Please refer to the person specification.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a commitment to the best outcomes for all pupils. We can offer comprehensive professional development, and excellent links to our partnership schools, as we consistently strive to ensure that our staff reach their full potential. We highly value our relationships with all stakeholders, have a supportive PTFA and strong community links all underpinned by our Christian ethos.

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

Oxfordshire Schools are 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 applicants are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

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About Uffington Church of England Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 96 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Uffington Church of England Primary School website
• Email address: vacancies@uffingtonprimary.org
• Phone number: 01367820296
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/uffington-church-of-england-primary-school

Uffington is a rural village in south-west Oxfordshire, about halfway between Faringdon and Wantage. The village is best known for the Uffington White Horse (an ancient chalk sculpture carved into the hillside above the village), and each year hosts the White Horse Show (a country fair that raises money for local community
projects).
The majority of our pupils come from Uffington and the two neighbouring villages of Baulking and Woolstone, with most pupils able to walk to school. The local community has a good mix of people with different
backgrounds and talents, and that feeds though into the school.
Uffington is a small primary school with an intake of 15 children a year. This means we have four mixed-age classes (all named after famous local places): White Horse Class (nursery and reception children in a shared EYFS setting), Ridgeway Class (years 1 and 2), Dragon Class (years 3 and 4); Wayland Class (years 5 and 6). The school currently has 110
children. In our small school Everyone Matters, and one of the times we see that is on Founder’s Day each summer, as we celebrate the progress of each of our departing Year 6 pupils. Wayland Class perform in a thanksgiving service in the church, followed by a family picnic on the school field (including sweets being catapulted onto the field from the church tower). It is a moving and enjoyable way to bring the broader school community together.

Arranging a visit to Uffington Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@uffingtonprimary.org.

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