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Teaching Assistant

Greatworth Primary School, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX17 2DR

41 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  13 April 2026

• Closing date

  16 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  3 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time (Can be done as a job share): 5 days a week 8:30 - 15:30 - half an hour lunch duty
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Support staff level 4

What skills and experience we're looking for

Teaching Assistant

Required to work 5 days per week term time only

Teaching Assistant 30 hours per week in total (5 days).

Lunchtime support 2.5 hours

Hours:

Morning session: 8.30-12.00 pm

Lunchtime support: 12.30-1.00 pm

Afternoon Session: 1.00-3.30 pm

Pay Scale: Grade D Scale Point 4

Start Date: 13/04/2026

We are looking to appoint a teaching assistant with the special skills, knowledge and passion to work as part of a team to support Foundation stage and KS1 children with SEN needs and to support lessons in Foundation stage, KS1 and 2. Candidates will be supporting KS1 pupils through interventions. The successful applicant will have the desire to make a real difference to the educational outcomes and is proactive in developing his/her own skills in learning how best to support children with SEN. Our new colleague will work as part of a highly functioning team and have the desire to add to the greater work of the school. Experience is preferable but not essential as training will be given.

Candidates need to have GCSE English and Maths or equivalent.

The successful applicant will also be required to support at lunchtime for 30 minutes per working day.

Greatworth Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS and medical clearances.

Please apply by completing the application form (which can be found on www.Greatworthschool.co.uk or email Linnea Ploen office@greatworthschool.co.uk for a copy) and submit a letter of application setting out how you are suitable for the role. Part-time as part of a job-share may be considered.

What the school offers its staff

Greatworth Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS and medical clearances.

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Greatworth Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 65 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Greatworth Primary School website
• Email address: office@greatworthschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 01295711456
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/greatworth-primary-school

At Greatworth, we aim to nurture confident, capable learners who embrace challenge and curiosity. We are a close-knit school where every child is valued and supported. If you are a passionate teacher who is ready to make a difference and help our children excel, we would love to welcome you to our team.

Arranging a visit to Greatworth Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@greatworthschool.co.uk.

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