15 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    23 February 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    5 February 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

Part time: Monday to Friday 08:30-15:00 28.75 hours per week Term Time Only

Contract type

Permanent

Actual salary

16483

What skills and experience we're looking for

Oak Tree Primary is looking for aTeaching Assistantto become a valued member of our team.

You’ll work closely with teachers to bring learning to life — supporting individuals and small groups, encouraging independence, and helping every child to reach their full potential.

You’ll play a hands-on role in the classroom, contribute to the wider life of the school, and be part of a warm, caring environment where children love to learn.

We’re looking for someone who:

  • Is passionate about supporting every child to reach their full potential.
  • Shares our values, brings warmth, energy, and commitment.
  • Takes pride in helping children learn and grow.

What the school offers its staff

In return, you’ll be part of a supportive and welcoming community that recognises and values the important contribution you make.

We also provide various employee benefits:

Platinum Pension - LGPS with employer contributions of 19%

Virtual Doctor Service - 24/7 GP access with online consultations from home or work.

Counselling & Wellbeing Support - Confidential help when you need it.

Save Money - Discounts on food shopping, gyms, cinemas, holidays, and more from over 9,000 top brands.

Legal & Medical Advice Lines - Expert guidance at your fingertips.

High investment to develop our people

Free Onsite Parking

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Oak Tree Primary School

School type
Academy, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
429 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
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Oak Tree Primary School is a happy, vibrant, inclusive and nurturing learning
environment at the heart of its community. We have an experienced,
dedicated staff who deliver an engaging and rich curriculum to ensure that all
children are able to reach their full potential. From their beginnings with us in
our Foundation Stage through to Year 6. Our rich and ambitious curriculum
ensures that they are ready for the next steps in their learning. Our families,
staff and governors work closely together and support personal growth and
development so that our children are resilient, confident, respectful and kind.

Oak tree Primary School is proud to be part of the Durrington Multi Academy
Trust (DMAT) which believes that every child has the right to an excellent
education and the opportunity to achieve well, regardless of their starting
point. As a team we have high expectations of success for our children.

Arranging a visit to Oak Tree Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email rwright@dmat.education.

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