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Teaching Assistant and Lunch-time Supervisor

Newbottle and Charlton Church of England Primary School, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX17 3DN

21 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  23 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  2 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 9am-12pm Teaching Assistant- Ideally over 5 mornings in our Reception class 12pm-1:30pm Lunch-time Supervisor-Ideally over 5 lunches
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,796- Full-time Equivalent(FTE )- Lunch-time supervisor; £24,796-£25185 FTE- Teaching Assistant- Pro Rota over 38 weeks
• Pay scale: C3- Lunch time Supervisor, D3-D4 Teaching Assistant
• Hourly rate: £12.85 LTS and £12.85-£13.05 per hour TA

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking someone who:

• Is enthusiastic, approachable, friendly and positive about their contribution to our whole school community;
• Has the ability to work confidently, effectively, flexibly and independently
• Has experience of working with and supporting children of EYFS aged children in a school environment.
• Is committed to getting the best outcomes for all pupils
• Has good communication skills and a willingness to work constructively as part of a supportive team.
• Has good Literacy and Numeracy skills.
• Has the ability to build successful working relationships with both children, staff and parents.
• Has a personal commitment to on-going professional development.
• Is willing to listen, take advice and adapt classroom practice
• Shows initiative and creativity in different situations;
• Is passionate about children’s safety and well-being;
• Is keen to support the ethos of a Church school.

Please see the attached Job Description to review all details of this role.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• A supportive and caring team
• Opportunities for professional development
• A welcoming school environment in a beautiful rural setting
• A small class size- around 15 pupils in the Reception setting

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.

Are you passionate about supporting young children’s learning and wellbeing?

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant (EYFS Reception) & LunchtimeSupervisor to join our supportive and caring team at Newbottle And Charlton CofE Primary School.

Your role will include:

• Supporting the EYFS Reception class with adult-led and child-initiated activities
• Helping children develop early phonics and number skills
• Observing and assessing progress, and maintaining a safe, inclusive environment
• Supervising children during lunch and play, encouraging positive behaviour
• Providing first-aid/basic medical response if required, and liaising with teaching staff

There is potential of increasing the Teaching assistant hours in the future

Commitment to safeguarding

Newbottle And Charlton CofE Primary School (Banbury, OX17) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks, including enhanced DBS clearance. Please find our Child Protection Policy on our website www.newbottleandcharlton.co.uk

We are committed to creating a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Job description and specification TA and LTS June 2026.pdf - 118 KB (opens in new tab)

About Newbottle and Charlton Church of England Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 99 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Newbottle and Charlton Church of England Primary School website
• Email address: bursar@newbottle.northants-ecl.gov.uk
• Phone number: 01295 811480
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/newbottle-and-charlton-church-of-england-primary-school

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Arranging a visit to Newbottle and Charlton Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email bursar@newbottle.northants-ecl.gov.uk.

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