Teaching Assistant

Northbourne Church of England Primary School, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 8LJ

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st January 2026

• Closing date

  1 December 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  19 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,185.00 - £26,403.00 Annually (FTE) The post is term time only, 5 days per week and the salary will be pro rata of the FTE to reflect this

Teaching Assistant job summary

We are looking for an outstanding candidate who has:

• 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
• A particular interest and passion for supporting children with Special Educational Needs
• The ability to work flexibly and as part of a team, building relationships with children, staff and parents
• Excellent communication skills

This post would suit a candidate looking to start their career as a Teaching Assistant, a more experienced TA looking for a new challenge, or a candidate considering training as a teacher in the near future.

We can offer:

• Friendly and enthusiastic children who want to learn
• An inclusive, happy school with a clear vision for our continued improvement
• Talented and supportive staff who are committed to working collaboratively
• High expectations of children’s achievement and behaviour
• A school which will support you to develop in your career, whatever your aspiration

For further information, please contact:

Mr. Andrew Denham, Headteacher, via the school office: office.3852@northbourne.oxon.sch.uk or 01235 817744. Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged.

The school reserves the right to interview and appoint this position ahead of any advised application closing date should an appropriate candidate be found, and recommends applications are submitted as soon as possible.

Northbourne Primary School and the Oxfordshire Diocesan Schools Trust 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. Online checks are also made of candidates prior to appointment. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post. All safer recruitment checks are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed.

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 Northbourne Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 338 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Northbourne Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/northbourne-church-of-england-primary-school

“This is a school where pupils are cherished and nurtured. Pupils’ interests and their individuality are understood and valued” (Ofsted, 2022)

At Northbourne, all staff strive to fulfil our school’s vision of nurturing excellence. We provide a vibrant, exciting learning environment where all of our pupils are encouraged, supported and challenged to be the best they can: socially, emotionally and academically. Our motivating and interesting curriculum helps all pupils reach their potential and discover interests and talents in a safe, nurturing environment, underpinned by our Christian ethos. We feel privileged to work with the hard-working, committed children, parents, governors and staff in our school community as we continue to make our school even better.

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