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Teaching Assistant

Millbrook Primary School

Wantage

Salary
£26,016–£26,427 FTE
Contract
Permanent
Applications close
13 Nov 2026

Job details

Salary
£26,016–£26,427 FTEAdvert says: £26,016.00 - £26,427.00 Annually (FTE) Support Staff Grade 4.4 - 4.5. Actual annual salary in the region of £17,686.55 - £17,965.96
Location
Wantage
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Applications close
13 Nov 2026

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£17,687–£17,966 Actual

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£26,016–£26,427 FTE

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As advertised: “£26,016.00 - £26,427.00 Annually (FTE) Support Staff Grade 4.4 - 4.5. Actual annual salary in the region of £17,686.55 - £17,965.96”

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About the role

Are you passionate about supporting children to achieve their full potential? Do you enjoy working as part of a dedicated team in a positive and inclusive school environment? Millbrook Primary School is seeking a caring, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to support pupils in their learning and development, helping them thrive both academically and personally. As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and other professionals to provide high-quality classroom support, ensuring all pupils can access learning opportunities and achieve success.

The Role

You will:

  • Support pupils in the classroom and during learning activities.
  • Provide individual and small-group support, including for pupils with additional needs.
  • Promote inclusion, independence, confidence and positive behaviour.
  • Assist with the implementation of education, behaviour and personal care plans.
  • Help create a safe, stimulating and supportive learning environment.
  • Monitor and record pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
  • Support literacy, numeracy and wider curriculum activities.
  • Assist with educational visits, lunchtime supervision and other school activities as required. About you

We are looking for someone who:

  • Has experience working with or caring for children.
  • Has good literacy and numeracy skills.
  • Can build positive relationships with children, colleagues and families.
  • Works effectively as part of a team.
  • Understands the importance of safeguarding and inclusion.
  • Is willing to learn and engage in professional development opportunities.
  • Has knowledge of child development and learning strategies (desirable).
  • Holds a Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience (desirable). What we offer

At Millbrook Primary School, we believe that staff wellbeing, development and work-life balance are essential. We are committed to creating a culture where colleagues feel valued, supported and empowered to succeed.

Employee Benefits Include:

✅ Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions ✅ Extensive CPD, training and career development opportunities ✅ Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support and counselling access ✅ Cycle to Work Scheme ✅ Home & Tech Salary Sacrifice Scheme ✅ bYond cashback and financial wellbeing scheme ✅ Blue Light Card eligibility ✅ Tax-Free Childcare access ✅ Flexible working opportunities, including term-time contracts and job-share arrangements ✅ Generous holiday entitlement (where applicable) ✅ Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses ✅ Free parking ✅ Occupational Health and wellbeing support services ✅ Recognition of previous continuous service where applicable Join Us If you are passionate about helping young people succeed and want to be part of a Trust that values kindness, integrity, ambition and unity, we would love to hear from you. We warmly invite you to visit our school. If you require further information or would like to arrange a tour, please contact us on officemb@cambrianlt.org or call us on 01235 764822. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches for publicly available information. Cambrian Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from a range of backgrounds to represent diversity in line with our schools’ communities.

About Millbrook Primary School

Employer name
Millbrook Primary School
Employer type
Academy (sponsor led)
Address
School Lane, Grove, Wantage, OX12 7LB
Phase
Primary

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Part of CAMBRIAN LEARNING TRUST

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Location

School Lane, Grove, Wantage, OX12 7LB

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Where this vacancy came from

Job reference
teaching-assistant-644a75bf-a6c8-4757-9585-2abfa90ec464
Original source
Teaching Vacancies (Department for Education)
Employer type
School
Posted by the original source
4 Nov 2026
Last checked by SchoolJobs
8 Nov 2026

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