Teaching Assistant
Springfield School, WITNEY, Oxfordshire, OX28 1AR25 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
27 March 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
27 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £20,643.61 - £22,368.30 Annually (Actual) Grade 6
Teaching Assistant job summary
A Teaching Assistant role at Springfield School is rewarding, exciting and challenging. If you share our passion for making a real difference to the lives of children and young people with special needs this could be a great role for you. Previous special school experience is not necessary, but it is essential you fully share our values.
About the Role
Support the teacher in creating an organised and vibrant learning environment.
Support pupils in their learning under the direction of the teacher.
Assist the class teacher with observations of pupil progress and school’s record keeping systems including the filing of children’s work.
Support pupils to work on individual educational priorities [IEPs] and assist the teacher with the recording and setting of objectives.
Preparation of the classroom for pupils ‘activities, tidying and clearing away, cleaning of equipment and help maintain an ordered and attractive classroom.
About You
Have a Level 2 qualification (GCSE or equivalent) in Maths and English or suitable equivalent experience
Have an understanding of child development and learning
Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
Ability to work flexibly, throughout the whole school, meeting the needs of pupils in a range of contexts
Ability to take an active role in the support of PE lessons and swimming sessions
Can effectively use ICT to support learning
Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents
Good organisational skills
Good communication skills
Ability to remain positive and enthusiastic, including when under pressure
If you share our passion for making a real difference to the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, this could be a great role for you. Previous special school experience is not necessary.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should complete the online application via the My New Term portal,
In compliance with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CV’s cannot be accepted and you will need to complete an online application form to be considered for this position
For more information about this role can be found in our candidate information pack.
At The Gallery Trust, inclusion is paramount. We are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcome, respected, and supported throughout our recruitment process. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or have any additional needs that may require adjustments at any stage of your application or interview, please let us know. We are very happy to talk with you about what would help you feel comfortable and able to perform at your best. This might include providing information in alternative formats, allowing extra time, or making practical adjustments to the process. You can contact our recruitment team in confidence at recruitment@springfieldwitney.co.uk or by calling 01865 557004. We are here to help and would love to hear from you.
The Gallery Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment with The Gallery Trust is subject to verification of ID and qualifications, satisfactory evidence of the right to work in the UK, health clearance, NCTL and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check. The Gallery Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from candidates from all ethnic and community backgrounds.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Gallery Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment with The Gallery Trust is subject to verification of ID and qualifications, satisfactory evidence of the right to work in the UK, health clearance, NCTL and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check. The Gallery Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from
candidates from all ethnic and community backgrounds.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Springfield School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 16
- School size
- 116 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Springfield School website
Springfield School is a special school for Early Years, primary and secondary age children who have been identified as having Severe or Profound Learning Difficulties. We currently have 104 pupils on roll and all our pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
We believe in creating opportunities for both pupils and staff to succeed in their own goals. It is essential for us to work closely with parents, carers and other professionals to promote support for everyone and sharing of good practice.
We strongly believe in the benefits of integration and inclusion to all, and our Early Years and Primary classes are co-located with Madley Brook Community Primary School in a uniquely integrated and purpose-built site. Our Secondary classes are also located in a purpose-built building adjacent to the Wood Green Secondary School site. We work hard to promote inclusive activities with our partner schools and the wider community.
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