Inspiring Teaching Assistant: Support for Every Learner

Stanford In the Vale CofE Primary School; Faringdon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford in the Vale CE Primary School in Oxfordshire is seeking a motivated Teaching Assistant to support pupils and contribute to academic success in our one-form-entry village school.

We are a caring school with strong Christian values; OFSTED in 2022 was good and SIAMS inspection in 2026 was positive. The role emphasizes student wellbeing, teamwork and a commitment to inclusive practice.

Qualifications

• Confident to supervise and provide support for pupils, including those with special needs.
• Support pupils to achieve learning goals in liaison with the teacher.
• Undertake structured learning activities and adjust activities by pupil responses.
• Secure knowledge of behaviour management strategies for consistent boundaries.
• Provide pastoral care to help children feel secure and happy.
• Administer routine tests and mark pupils' work as required.
• Provide clerical/admin support such as photocopying, typing and filing.
• Demonstrate passion for the role and pride in work.
• Work well in a team and collaborate to promote school-wide excellence.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils and provide learning support, including those with special needs.
• Use strategies and resources, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils.
• Undertake structured activities and adjust them according to pupil responses.
• Apply behaviour management strategies to maintain consistent boundaries.
• Provide pastoral care to enable children to feel secure and happy.
• Administer routine tests and undertake routine marking of pupils’ work.
• Provide clerical/admin support e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, coursework administration.
• Work well in a team, collaborating with others to promote excellence in school and classroom.

Skills

Pupil support

Behaviour management

Pastoral care

Teamwork

Job description

Stanford in the Vale CE Primary School in Oxfordshire is seeking a motivated Teaching Assistant to support pupils and contribute to academic success in our one-form-entry village school.

We are a caring school with strong Christian values; OFSTED in 2022 was good and SIAMS inspection in 2026 was positive. The role emphasizes student wellbeing, teamwork and a commitment to inclusive practice.