Teaching Assistant

Shenington Church of England Primary School, Shenington, Oxfordshire, OX15 6NF

8 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  17 October 2025 at 6pm

• Date listed

  9 October 2025

Job details

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

Teaching Assistant job summary

Please note this position is partially funded by specific one to one SEND funding which can be reviewed at any point by the LEA. Are you an excellent practitioner committed to being part of a team, working to provide an engaging and challenging curriculum, where all children can succeed? Can you create a learning atmosphere that inspires children to learn, challenge themselves and make good progress? Do you have the skills to assess learning and plan next steps, using data to assist you? Are you committed to safeguarding children?

• Full postal address: Stocking Lane, Shenington, Near Banbury, OX15 6NF
• Salary details: graded on job description
• Job term: Permanent - 8.30-3.30 for the school day Monday - Friday (to include provision before or after school- 8am - 4.30/5pm as the school deems needed or required). The school will also be considering temporary provision.
• Appointment type: Permanent. The school will also be considering temporary provision.
• Contact telephone: 01295670273
• Closing Date: Friday 17th October 2025
• Interview date: In the week of 20th October 2025 - 24th October 2025

This is a permanent position to support in classes, including some specific one to one care and support as require. The school will also be considering temporary provision.

Are you an excellent practitioner committed to being part of a team, working to provide an engaging and challenging curriculum, where all children can succeed? Can you create a learning atmosphere that inspires children to learn, challenge themselves and make good progress? Do you have the skills to assess learning and plan next steps, using data to assist you? Are you committed to safeguarding children?

Are you an excellent practitioner committed to being part of a team, working to provide an engaging and challenging curriculum, where all children can succeed? Can you create a learning atmosphere that inspires children to learn, challenge themselves and make good progress? Do you have the skills to assess learning and plan next steps, using data to assist you? Are you committed to safeguarding children?

If you have answered ‘Yes!’ to these questions then Shenington CofE (VA) Primary School would welcome you and your interest in this post. We are looking for someone who has good interpersonal skills, a passion for teaching with a commitment to team working.

We are looking for outstanding candidates who have:

• A passion for nurturing excellence, ensuring all children become motivated and successful learners
• The ability to work as part of a team, building relationships with children, staff and parents
• A commitment to their own professional development
• A proven track record and who is currently already working with children in a primary school setting would be helpful.
• Experience and expertise to lead whole class outdoor activities and forest school in primary.

We can offer:

• Friendly and enthusiastic children who want to learn
• An inclusive, happy school with a clear vision for our continued improvement
• Talented and supportive staff who are committed to working collaboratively
• High expectations of children's achievement and behaviour.
• A wide variety of resources to support teaching and learning;
• Well behaved, eager and enthusiastic children with a love of learning
• Opportunities for continued professional development and a positive environment in which to work

• A professional and supportive staff team;
• Supportive parents and governing body;
• Excellent opportunities for staff development and networking;
• A school set in an enviable, rural location

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated staff team in a supportive, welcoming community.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

Please contact Miss Sarah Reynolds, Head Teacher or our school office on 01295 670273 or email: office.5200@shenington.oxon.sch.uk

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, candidates will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. In accordance with school processes school positions are subject to probationary periods which will be discussed at interview.

Oxfordshire Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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 Shenington Church of England Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 94 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Shenington Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/shenington-church-of-england-primary-school

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