Teaching Assistant

Do you enjoy working with children and wish to make a real difference to their learning and development?

Position Overview:

We are looking to appoint an outstanding and committed Teaching Assistant who embodies our values of kindness, curiosity and determination. We welcome candidates with diverse experiences, as well as a passion for working with young people with additional needs.

Our ideal candidate will have excellent teamwork and communication skills, boundless patience and resilience and an enthusiasm to positively impact the lives of children at Long Wittenham School.

For a full list of duties, please see the job description.

What We Offer:

A warm and supportive community environment where everyone is known and valued.

Children who are engaged, enthusiastic and eager to learn

Flexible employment options, including potential for full-time or part-time roles.

Opportunities for professional development and career growth within the Ridgeway Education Trust.

If you are ready to embark on a rewarding journey in education and contribute to our school's exciting future, we encourage you to apply for this position. Join us in shaping the next generation of learners in the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside.

We welcome visit to make arrangements please contact Nicola Folkman in the office on [phone removed] or [email removed]

We reserve the right to consider applications upon receipt and may appoint prior to the closing date, therefore early application is encouraged.

RET - Ridgeway Education Trust

The school is also part of Ridgeway Education Trust, a growing multi-academy trust,

Our partnered schools are Didcot Girls’ School (Ofsted Outstanding November 2022, St Birinus School (Ofsted Good, February 2020), All Saints’ CE Primary School, Long Wittenham Church of England Primary School, Sutton Courtenay Church of England Primary and Didcot Sixth Form (Ofsted Outstanding, November 2022). We also welcome Carterton CofE Primary School and Hagbourne Primary school in April 2024.

More information about RET can be found here Welcome to Ridgeway Education Trust and our Charter can be viewed here RET Staff Charter

Ridgeway Education Trust and its partnered school are committed to safeguarding Safeguarding-and-Child-Protection-RET-policy-for-LWCEPS-2025-26(longwittenhamschool.uk) 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 and 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.

Please be aware online searches may be made for shortlisted candidates, as part of due diligence checks.

Long Wittenham School is a Family Friendly School, committed to supporting our staff so that they can carve out a professional and personal life that is fulfilling and balanced.

Long Wittenham School is an equal opportunities employer.