Teaching Assistant

Thameside Primary School, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 5NL

55 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  asap

• Closing date

  31 August 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  7 July 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) Grade 4 - SCP 4 - 5. Actual £17,977.69 - £18,262.51

Teaching Assistant job summary

Are you an enthusiastic, reflective and dedicated Teaching Assistant looking to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant and nurturing school community?

The hours of this role are from 8.30am to 3.15pm.

Thameside Primary School in Abingdon is seeking an inspiring Teaching Assistant from September 2026 to join our committed team and help us continue to provide the very best for our children.

As a Teaching Assistant at Thameside, you will play a central role in shaping positive learning experiences and fostering a love of learning in every child. This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a teaching assistant who thrives in a collaborative, supportive and fast-paced school environment.

We are looking for someone who:

• Brings strong classroom practice and high expectations for all pupils
• Is proactive, organised and able to build positive relationships with children, colleagues and families
• Demonstrates enthusiasm, creativity and a commitment to inclusive education
• Is motivated, reflective and eager to contribute to the wider life of the school

We are proud to be an Ofsted-rated Good school and a valued part of the Cambrian Learning Trust. With a dedicated staff team and a supportive community, we place our motto—‘Every child, every chance, every day’—at the heart of everything we do.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a nurturing, ambitious and forward‑thinking school where you can make a real difference every single day.

What we offer:

• A highly supportive, reflective and forward-thinking leadership team
• Commitment to your professional development and wellbeing
• Flexible working options (Full time, part time considered)
• Collaboration with colleagues across the Cambrian Learning Trust
• A commitment to recognise previous, continuous service.
• A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• A Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Eligible for Blue Light discount card
• Free parking
• Free Eye Care Voucher

How to apply: Please apply via MyNewTerm. For an informal conversation or to arrange a visit, please contact Headteacher Laura Youngman or Emma Marsh via the school office. Visits are very warmly welcomed.

Cambrian Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism; all staff must ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as part of their job role.

Thameside Primary School reserve the right to end this post before the closing date.

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

SAFER RECRUITMENT STATEMENT

Thameside School and The Vale Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism. We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.

All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory “Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Check.

Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches for publicly available information.

The Vale Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from a range of backgrounds to represent diversity in line with our schools’ communities.

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 Thameside Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 205 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Thameside Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/thameside-primary-school-ox14-5nl

‘Every Child, Every Chance, Every Day’

We want our children to be confident and independent, have a love of learning and to care about themselves, other people and the world around them.

OUR VISION IS TO NURTURE LIFE-LONG LEARNERS WHO ARE ASPIRATIONAL, COURAGEOUS, CREATIVE AND KIND.
Throughout their time at Thameside, we will ensure every child has excellent opportunities with memorable and meaningful experiences which will inspire and challenge them at school while also preparing them for their future. Everything we do is underpinned by our values of respect, responsibility, resilience, resourcefulness and reflectiveness.

WE AIM TO DO THIS BY:
Our Standards and ambition for all:

- achieving the highest standards possible
- being a learning community where all are enabled to experience success and to achieve their best
- providing excellent teaching which is based on high expectations, an ambitious and coherently planned curriculum, and stimulating learning activities

Our Values:

- putting the well-being of each child at the heart of our work
- celebrating the successes of our school community within a culture of mutual respect for others
- enabling children to make positive and informed life choices in the school, local and wider community

Our Curriculum:

- ensuring that our curriculum takes into account children’s starting points
- promoting excellence in all areas of the National Curriculum
mastering and applying the key skills of English and Maths
- ensuring that every second counts

Our Partnership with Parents:

- developing a home/school partnership that is focused on the child’s learning and development
- ensuring supportive and positive communication links between home and school
- actively involving parents and the wider community in the life of the school

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