Teaching Assistant

Oxhey Wood Primary School, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD19 7SL

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  21 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  13 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,614.00 - £26,427.00 Annually (FTE)

Teaching Assistant job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside talented colleagues to support pupils in reaching their full potential. The successful candidate will play a key role in creating a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment where every child feels valued, supported and challenged.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of working with children in an educational setting.
• Builds positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Is committed to supporting the learning, wellbeing and development of all children.
• Has high expectations of behaviour and achievement.
• Demonstrates professionalism, integrity and discretion, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• Works effectively as part of a team and is willing to contribute to the wider life of the school.
• Has a positive attitude, a good sense of humour and a willingness to learn.

We can offer:

• Friendly, enthusiastic and well-behaved children who enjoy learning.
• A supportive and welcoming staff team.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A caring and inclusive school community.
• Access to employee wellbeing support and trust-wide benefits.

At our school, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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

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 Oxhey Wood Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 387 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Oxhey Wood Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oxhey-wood-primary-school-watford

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