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Teaching Assistant

Woodeaton Manor School, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 9TS

This job expired on 4 April 2025 – see similar jobs

• Closing date

  4 April 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  10 March 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time: From 16 to 33.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday between the hours of 8.30-15.00 Monday to Thursday and 8.20-14.45 Friday (days and hours to be discussed in interview)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 6, point 8-13. Hourly rate £13.47-£14.60. Actual salary £17,670.24-£19,146.16 depending on experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

Main purpose

To provide learning and care support for pupils with special educational needs (SEN) to help work towards the outcomes on their education and health care plan (EHCP) and to assist and support the teaching staff in the implementation of the National Developmental and School Curriculum.

This will involve working with teachers to plan and deliver activities and supporting pupils with routines, transitions, and behaviour management.

Duties and responsibilities

Supporting the Pupil

• Build a positive relationship with the pupil, promoting high self-esteem, independence and social inclusion
• Promote high standards of behaviour, responding to incidents in line with school’s behaviour policy and guidelines on physical intervention
• Assist with the development and delivery of individual education, support and care plans
• Support the pupil with their social, emotional and mental health needs, escalating concerns where appropriate

Teaching and learning

• Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase pupils’ achievement
• Contribute to the planning of differentiated learning activities, delivering activities inside or outside the classroom
• Support the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aimed at helping pupils achieve their full potential in all areas of learning
• Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of the pupils in learning and extra-curricular activities
• Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school’s policy and procedures
• Organise and manage teaching space and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment
• Use ICT skills to advance pupil’s learning
• Through observation, provide regular feedback to teachers on the pupil’s progress, attainment, and barriers to learning
• Monitor, record and report on progress and attainment
• Read and understand lesson plans shared prior to lessons, if available

Working with staff, parents/carers, and relevant professionals

• Share knowledge and understanding of pupils with other school staff and education, health and social care professionals, so that informed decision making can take place on intervention and provision
• Communicate effectively with other staff members, pupils, and parents and carers
• Keep other professionals accurately informed about performance, progress, and any areas of concern
• Understand their role in order to be able to work collaboratively with classroom teachers and other colleagues, including specialist advisory teachers
• Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school
• Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues

Professional development

• Help keep their own knowledge and understanding relevant and up to date by reflecting on their own practice, liaising with school leaders, and identifying relevant professional development to improve personal effectiveness
• Take opportunities to build the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience needed for the role, with support from the school
• Take part in the school’s appraisal procedures

Other areas of responsibility

Safeguarding

• Work in line withstatutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and our safeguarding and child protection policies
• 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 a comprehensive 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

• The opportunity to work with a progressive and forward-thinking multi-academy trust, where you are making a difference to the lives of young people.
• Opportunities for development and career progression
• Extensive induction programme and ongoing CPD and training

• A range of staff benefits including one wellbeing day per term (after a qualifying period, pro rata for part time employees), access to an Employee Assistance Programme and a workplace pension scheme (LGPS)

• Free eye test for DSE users
• Free flu vaccinations
• Free tea and coffee
• Refer a friend bonus (up to £500)
• A positive and friendly working environment

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

The Propeller Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

This role involves a high level of contact with children or vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check (including Barred List where applicable) and online searches for publicly available information.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of sex, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or pregnancy/maternity.

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About Woodeaton Manor School

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 18
• School size: Up to 84 pupils
• Age range: 7 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Woodeaton Manor School website
• Email address: recruitment@woodeaton.oxon.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01865558722
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/woodeaton-manor-school-oxford

At Woodeaton, we are proud to be part of The Propeller Academy Trust, working together to ensure that every young person is supported to achieve their potential, both academically and personally. Our school is a nurturing and inclusive community where pupils feel safe, valued, and inspired to learn.

We specialise in providing a supportive learning environment for children and young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs. Every member of staff is committed to understanding the individual strengths and challenges of our pupils, and to tailoring learning so that each child experiences success and develops confidence in themselves.

Our curriculum is broad, engaging, and flexible, designed not only to meet academic goals but also to equip pupils with the skills they need for life beyond school. We place strong emphasis on wellbeing, resilience, and personal growth, ensuring that every pupil can thrive and look forward to a positive future.

As part of The Propeller Academy Trust, we benefit from collaboration with other schools who share our vision and values. This partnership enables us to draw on a wide range of expertise, resources, and opportunities, further enriching the experiences we can offer our pupils.

Arranging a visit to Woodeaton Manor School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@woodeaton.oxon.sch.uk.

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