Teaching Assistant

Garsington Church of England Primary School, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX44 9EW

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  22 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  8 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,185.00 - £25,584.00 Annually (FTE)

Teaching Assistant job summary

Join a nurturing, village team where every child is known by name and supported to flourish.

Why This Role Matters

We are looking for a creative, adaptable, and nurturing Teaching Assistant to join our close-knit, one-form-entry village school. You will have the unique privilege of working across both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, bringing consistency and a calm presence wherever you go. You will be working for 4 days. It is likely that your non working day will be Wednesday but this will be discussed at interview on the day to be confirmed.Whether you are helping children navigate their emotions, leading an outdoor learning session on our fantastic MUGA (Multi Use Games Area), or walking with a class to a service at St Mary’s Church, your day will be varied, vibrant, and deeply impactful.What You’ll Bring

• A Nurturing Mindset: You understand that relationships come first and excel at building deep trust with children of all ages and backgrounds.
• Creative Adaptability: You can take a lesson plan and instinctively adapt an activity "in the moment" to ensure a child who needs extra support stays engaged and inspired.
• A Collaborative Spirit: You enjoy working alongside a highly experienced, stable teaching team who value your professional voice and insights.
• High Expectations: You model a growth mindset approach, encouraging children to be resilient, confident, and enthusiastic learners.

Why Work At Garsington?

Garsington is a genuinely warm and collaborative place to work, beautifully reflected in our June 2025 Ofsted inspection which described us as "a wonderful school where every child is cared for." Because we are a small village school, our Headteacher and wider team know every single child—and each other—exceptionally well. We pride ourselves on high staff retention, meaning you will be working alongside experienced colleagues who will support your onboarding and growth every step of the way.

The RLT Connection (Our Shared Foundations)

Garsington is proud to be part of the River Learning Trust (RLT). We believe that the best education is delivered by happy, supported staff, which is why your professional growth and personal wellbeing are inextricably linked here. By joining us, you gain the peace of mind of a large, stable Trust while enjoying the distinct identity of our village school:

• Tangible Wellbeing Support: Access to dedicated in-school Wellbeing Champions, Mental Health First Aiders, and a confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for expert advice and counselling.

• Your Voice Matters: We actively listen and refine our practices through annual stakeholder surveys to ensure you feel valued and respected.

• Workload-Sensitive Growth: Enjoy collaborative, research-led CPLD and a supportive appraisal process designed to protect your workload and focus on achievable, sustainable goals.

• Professional Security: Secure, government-backed pension (LGPS) and fully recognised continuous public sector service area

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 Garsington Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academies, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 209 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Garsington Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/garsington-church-of-england-primary-school

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