Teaching Assistant (Part Time)

Hornton Primary School, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX15 6BZ

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  10 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  30 June 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: This post is Permanent, part time 10hrs 25mins per week Monday to Friday 1.10pm-3.15pm, Term Time Only.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,185 pro rata
• Actual salary: £5,833

What skills and experience we're looking for

LEVEL 2 - To work under the instruction/guidance of teaching/senior staff to undertake work/care/support programmes, to enable 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.

SUPPORT FOR PUPILS

Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities

Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes

Work as directed as 1-1 TA for student with EHCP

Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs

Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils

Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher

Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence

Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher

SUPPORT FOR TEACHERS

Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans and assist with the display of pupils’ work

Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals

Assist with the planning of learning activities

Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed

Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils achievement, progress, problems etc

Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour

Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers

Administer routine tests and undertake routine marking of pupils’ work

Provide clerical/admin. support e.g. photocopying

SUPPORT FOR THE CURRICULUM

Participate in delivering structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses

Participate in delivering programmes linked to local and national learning strategies, recording achievement and progress and feeding back to the teacher

Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use

Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use

SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL

Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person

Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop

Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school

Appreciate and support the role of other professionals

Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required

Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required

Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtime

Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of the teacher

As an employee you have legal duties which include:

1. Taking reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by what you do or do not do.

2. Co-operating with your employer on health and safety,

3. Correctly using work items provided by your employer, including personal protective equipment, in accordance with training or instructions, and

4. Not interfering with or misusing anything provided for your health, safety and welfare.

PERSONSPECIFICATION Experience

Working with or caring for children of relevant age Qualifications

Good numeracy/literacy skills (ideally GCSE or equivalent)

NVQ 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualifications or experience

Training in the relevant learning strategies e.g. literacy

First aid training/training as appropriate Knowledge & Skills

Effective use of ICT to support learning o Use of other equipment technology – video, photocopier

Understanding of relevant polices/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation

General understanding of national/foundation stage curriculum and other basic learning programmes/strategies

Basic understanding of child development and learning

Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities

Ability to relate well to children and adults

Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these

What the school offers its staff

What we offer:

• A school with a clear moral purpose and drive for ‘excellence for all our students’
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and development opportunities
• A clear staff well-being strategy package that includes our confidential Employee Assistance Programme with access for all staff to Face to Face Counselling, Stress Management, 24/7 GP access, Physiotherapy, Menopause Counselling and Support, Men’s Mental Health Wellness, Bereavement Support, Nurse Support Service, Maternity & Paternity Support and Financial Wellbeing Support

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.

About Hornton Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 115 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hornton Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment.4007@warriner.oxon.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01295 670335
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hornton-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Hornton Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment.4007@warriner.oxon.sch.uk.

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