Teaching Assistant

Charlton Primary School, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 7HG

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  12 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  22 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £17,121.61 - £17,392.86 Annually (Actual) Grade 4 SCP 4 - 5. FTE - £25,185 - £25,584. (Working patterns considered).

Teaching Assistant job summary

Charlton Primary School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, positive and hardworking Teaching and Learning Assistant. We are a friendly, happy school with a supportive staff team and well-motivated children who are eager to engage and learn.

The role will involve working up to 30 hours over five days a week, providing pupil support on a one-to-one basis or within small groups, as well as supporting the class teacher with general classroom management. There is also the expectation that you will cover for 30 minutes every lunchtime.

Whether you’ve worked in schools, youth work, care, or another setting — if you connect well with children and believe in inclusion, we want to hear from you.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is emotionally intelligent, positive and proactive. You’ll work alongside our experienced team to support pupils’ learning, wellbeing and development, helping create a classroom where all children feel safe, supported and inspired to flourish.

About You

You don’t need to have worked in a school before. If you’re passionate about helping children succeed, love working as part of a team, and have the confidence to build strong relationships with pupils, this could be the perfect next step for you.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Connects easily and positively with children
• Is calm, flexible and compassionate
• Can work closely with teachers and colleagues to deliver excellent support
• Is willing to learn and grow

Why Charlton Primary School?

Charlton Primary School is a vibrant, inclusive school with a strong sense of community and ambition for every child. You will benefit from working within a supportive team culture built on collaboration, inclusion and continuous professional development.

We warmly welcome informal discussions and school visits. To arrange a conversation or tour, please contact the school office

Telephone: 01235 762861

Email officech@cha.cambrianlt.org

Charlton Primary School & Cambrian Learning 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.

Cambrian Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from a range of backgrounds to represent diversity in line with our schools’ community.

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

Charlton 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’ community.

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 Charlton Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 450 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Charlton Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/charlton-primary-school-wantage

We are a thriving, two-form entry primary school located in Wantage, Oxfordshire.

All of the staff at Charlton strive to give each child the best start for them to be confident, happy and successful lifelong learners, preparing them for the next stage in their school life. The planning and teaching of our curriculum reflects our ethos and school values.

"Be Happy, Be Kind, Be Responsible"

Teachers and Teaching Assistants are dedicated in supporting children to master the foundations of reading, writing and mathematics, as well as ensuring that our broad and exciting curriculum enables everyone the opportunity to find their passion and develop their talents. We aim to achieve excellence through enjoyment!

Those who work at Charlton are enthusiastic, passionate and nurturing, and they recognise the importance of the role they play in each child’s life; inspiring them to be the best that they can be. The school is also committed to developing the practice of their staff, to ensure they can have the greatest impact on the children we care for.

We are very lucky to have an extensive and beautiful outdoor space that provides valuable opportunities to develop a healthy, active lifestyle and for children to learn how to care for our environment and its importance.

Everything we do at Charlton is centred around our values - Be happy, Be kind and Be responsible. This helps to develop a nurturing, positive and friendly environment for all.

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