Teaching Assistant

About this Role We are a primary school in the Oxfordshire town of Carterton, close to RAF Brize Norton. As a school we are working really hard to build a strong and committed team with the capacity to improve the outcomes for our pupils. We are seeking a Nursery Teaching Assistant to work 15 hours per week 8:45am -11:45am and 2.5 hours per week from 11:45am - 12:15pm as a Lunchtime Supervisor. Our Nursery has grown in popularity and we are delighted to have made recent significant investment in the learning environment, both inside and outside. Due to an increase in pupil numbers from January 2027, we require an additional member of staff on a fixed term contract from 5 January 2027 - 31 August 2027. We are proud to be an academy as part of Ridgeway Education Trust, which comprises of six primary schools and two secondaries where collaboration and a supportive culture are at the heart of our culture. As a growing trust, there are an increasing range of professional development opportunities for colleagues. This commitment to continuous professional development is wide-ranging and available to all, regardless of experience.

We can offer:

A warm, supportive school community where everyone is known and valued Enthusiastic, engaged children, who value the opportunities school provides Flexible employment options, including part-time working patterns Opportunities for CPD and career progression both within school and across Ridgeway Education Trust If you are ready to contribute to building our school's exciting future, we encourage you to contact us to find out more about our school or this vacancy. We may interview and appoint earlier than the closing date for a strong candidate. Ridgeway Education Trust is committed to safeguarding, equality and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff working in all its schools to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS, references and pre-employment safeguarding checks. All Leadership roles will require a Section 128 check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining a post. All cases are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed.