Teaching Assistant

Leafield Church of England Primary School, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 9NP

18 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  13 April 2026

• Closing date

  16 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  26 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,185.00 - £25,583.00 Annually (FTE)

Teaching Assistant job summary

Contract : Permanent (Term-time only)

We are looking for someone who can work under the instruction and guidance of the class teacher to undertake work that enables access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area.

This post would suit someone looking to start their career as a Teaching Assistant, or a more experienced TA looking for a new challenge.

Leafield C.E. is a small friendly school with dedicated staff. We are situated in a beautiful rural setting, and we are at an exciting time in our school’s development.

We are looking for someone who can:

- Build strong relationships with children, parents and colleagues

- Encourage independence and boost children’s self esteem

- Use strategies to support pupils to achieve learning objectives

- Show initiative, be able to follow instruction and be a team player

- Have a positive, resilient and caring approach to supporting children with a range of needs

- Have a particular interest and passion for supporting children with Special Educational Needs

Leafield C.E. Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects 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.

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 Leafield Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 83 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Leafield Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/leafield-church-of-england-primary-school

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