Teaching Assistant

Longworth Primary School, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX13 5EU

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  9 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  30 August 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share): • Contract/Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday • Hours of Work: 8.30 -15.30 – five days per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £24,404 - £24,790 pro rata
• Pay scale: Grade 4
• Hourly rate: £12.65 - £12.85 per hour

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you passionate about helping children thrive and reach their full potential? Longworth Primary School are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team.

In this rewarding role, you will work with individual pupils and small groups, helping to support their learning and development. At times, you will also provide support within classrooms, working alongside teachers to ensure all children can succeed. This is a varied position that will see you working across the school with children of all ages.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a flexible and adaptable approach to supporting children and staff.
• Understands the importance of building positive relationships with children to help them achieve their full potential.
• Can use their own initiative and respond effectively to the needs of pupils.
• Works well as part of a team and is keen to contribute to the wider school community.

If you are enthusiastic about supporting children and would like to join a dedicated team committed to helping every child succeed, we would love to hear from you.

What the school offers its staff

• A rewarding and varied role where you can see the real impact of your support on children's progress and wellbeing.
• A small, friendly and supportive team.
• Access to relevant CPD and training opportunities.
• A welcoming school environment where your contribution is valued.

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.

• Application Procedure:

  Visits to the school are available and are encouraged. For further information and/or to arrange a visit please telephone the school office.

  Applications must be made via the Oxfordshire County Council application form and emailed to office.3234@longworth.oxon.sch.uk. Interviews will be held on Wednesday, 16th September 2026

  Closing Date:Wednesday, 9th September 2026

(Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be identified.)

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Longworth Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Christian, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 82 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Longworth Primary School website
• Email address: office.3234@longworth.oxon.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01865 820364
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/longworth-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Longworth Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office.3234@longworth.oxon.sch.uk.

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