Teaching Assistant

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 recruiting a Teaching Assistant to support in our Reception class on a Thursday and Friday afternoon.

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.