Teaching Assistant

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

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  after 13th November 2026

• Closing date

  19 October 2026 at 4pm

• Date listed

  12 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,017.00 - £26,429.00 Annually (FTE)

Teaching Assistant job summary

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. is a small friendly school with dedicated staff. We are situated in a beautiful rural setting, and our children are curious, creative and respectful.

We can offer you:

The opportunity to work with experienced, kind and considerate colleagues

Essential training

Enjoyment in working with well-behaved and courteous children

High-quality, ongoing continued professional development

Welcoming and supportive parents

Teamwork

A school that is part of a successful multi-academy trust (ODST)

Closing Date: 19th October 2026
Interview Date: 22nd October 2026
Start date: November 2026

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

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 78 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• 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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