Teaching Assistant

Woodstock Road, Witney, Oxon, OX28 1DX Web Address: www.wgswitney.org.uk Tel: 01993 702355 Email: HR@wgswitney.org.uk Head Teacher: Mr R W Shadbolt Teaching Assistant Full time (28 hours) & Part time hours available Fixed-Term till 31 August 2027 We are keen to recruit Teaching Assistants with the right aptitude and attitude to join our Inclusion Team. The role of a Teaching Assistant is to support the learning of students with SEND so that they can become independent learners and achieve their full potential. We are a dynamic growing Inclusion team and this is an exciting time to be joining our school community. Our strong, inclusive reputation means that Wood Green School is oversubscribed. We are a 11-18 Academy school in the thriving town of Witney, 10 miles west of Oxford. We believe strongly in a culture of mutual respect and strong relationships, demonstrated in our Behaviour Policy built on restorative principles and everything is underpinned by our Belong, Aspire, Thrive values. Pay scale: Grade 4 - £26,016 - £26,427 (actual £16,901 for 28 hrs per week, term time only) Term time only (39 weeks: 38 weeks plus 5 inset days) Hours: 28 hours per week 8.30am - 2.50pm (we are open to discussing part time hours to suit your circumstances). Please submit your application via My New Term. If you have any further questions please contact hrwest@acertrust.org.uk The closing date is 12pm on Monday 19 October 2026 Interviews will take place in the week commencing 19 October 2026 Applications are considered as they are received, we reserve the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date. Wood Green School and the Acer Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism; all staff must ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and obtain any other statutorily required clearance. Employment will also be conditional on the receipt of at least two acceptable references (one from current/last employer) and evidence of the formal qualifications required for the role. Wood Green School is an equal opportunities employer.