Teaching Assistant

Botley School, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 9JZ

25 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  11 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  16 September 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: £17,702.00 - £17,982.00 Annually (Actual)

Teaching Assistant job summary

Salary: £17,702 - £17,982 (FTE: £26,016 - £26,427)

Hours of Work: 30 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 08:45 - 15:15), including an unpaid break

Contract: Fixed-Term initially until 31 August 2027

Grade: 4

Role: Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting children to succeed? Do you thrive in a nurturing and inclusive school environment? Botley School is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our team and make a positive difference to the lives of our pupils. The role may include working 1-1 supporting special needs in school as well as general classroom Teaching Assistant duties

About Botley School

Botley School is a welcoming primary school just outside Oxford, serving a diverse community. We provide an inclusive environment where every child is supported to achieve their potential and develop a strong sense of belonging.

The Role

Working closely with teachers and support staff, you will support pupils across the school. The role may include one-to-one support for children with additional needs alongside general classroom Teaching Assistant duties, helping pupils to develop confidence, independence and achieve their best.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils individually and in groups.
• Encourage positive behaviour and independence.
• Assist with classroom activities and lesson preparation.
• Support literacy, numeracy, and wider curriculum learning.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
• Participate in educational visits and school activities.
• Contribute to a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and policies at all times.

Requirements

• GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Enjoy working with children and building positive relationships.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.

How to apply:

Please complete the application form on My New Term. If you have any further questions please contact Jeremiah at hrwest@acertrust.org.uk.

Botley School reserves the right to interview applicants early and close the advert prior to closing date, therefore please apply as soon as possible.

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

Botley School is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A full enhanced DBS check is required for any post prior to commencement.

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 Botley School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 189 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Botley School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/botley-school-oxford

Just outside Oxford city, Botley School is a welcoming and diverse school with a positive learning culture. We have high quality, motivated staff working together to provide a flexible, challenging and broad curriculum, and a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities.

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