Deadline is today

  • Job start date

    4 November 2024

  • Closing date

    10 October 2024 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    2 October 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1

Working pattern

Part time (Can be done as a job share): 30 hours per week: Monday to Friday 8.45am to 3.15pm

Contract type

Fixed term - to end of August 2025

Pay scale

Grade 4 pt 4 - Grade 5 (depending on experience)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Teaching Assistant who can offer support in a class with a range of complex social, emotional and mental health needs. We are looking for someone who:

  • Ideally, has experience of/ is also willing to develop their knowledge through training, of working with children with SEMH needs.
  • Is aware of strategies to de-escalate behaviour and support children to re-engage with learning.
  • Is sensitive to the social and emotional needs for the child.
  • Can establish good relationships with children whilst setting firm boundaries.
  • Is able to identify children's strengths and targets to help build their development
  • Is confident in working with students on a 1:1 basis, small group basis and assisting the class teachers where necessary
  • Is able to work alongside outside agencies (including attending meetings) to support the learning and development of the child.
  • Has good interpersonal skills especially when dealing with children, colleagues and parents/carers whilst upholding the ethos of the school.
  • Is supportive and keen to work as a part of a dedicated team and to be involved in school life
  • Will support and enhance the values of our school.

What the school offers its staff

What St Christopher’s can offer:

  • Enthusiastic children who want to learn.
  • A strong, happy and motivated staff team.
  • Broad range of CPD opportunities.
  • Large grounds with provision for outdoor learning and forest school.
  • A supportive and forward-thinking Governing Body.
  • Part of a very successful Multi Academy Trust with strong links with other local schools.

Further details about the role

To apply for this post please either:

Go to the ODST website - at https://www.odst.org.uk/vacancies and click on ‘view current vacancies’ and then ‘search’ to find this vacancy.

Go to St Christopher’s CE School Website – at https://www.st-christophers.oxon.sch.uk/vacancies/ and download an application form from the About us / Vacancies page and email it to sbm@st-christophers.oxon.sch.uk

Commitment to safeguarding

St Christopher’s CE Primary School and the Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post involves the type of work with children and young people that requires applicants to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post. All safer recruitment checks are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

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About St Christopher's Church of England School

School type
Academy, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
Education phase
View all Primaryjobs
School size
149 pupils enrolled
Age range
5 to 11
Phone number
01367 860318

St Christopher’s stands on the edge of the picturesque village of Langford, surrounded by beautiful countryside and offers a happy, safe and friendly environment for children and their families. We are very proud of our school family, our vision enables all children to 'be the best they can be' and SHINE. We foster learning that develops children's personal, social and emotional skills, developing and sustaining well-being as well as equipping them with skills for the future.

Arranging a visit to St Christopher's Church of England School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sbm@st-christophers.oxon.sch.uk.

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