Teaching Assistant

Woolmer Hill School; South Oxhey; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Career progression

Wellbeing support

Trust-wide benefits

Supportive staff

Inclusive school community

Job summary

Oxhey Wood Primary School is seeking a Teaching Assistant to work alongside talented colleagues to support pupils in reaching their full potential. The successful candidate will help create a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment where every child feels valued, supported and challenged.

The role requires experience working with children in educational settings, building relationships with pupils and families, supporting wellbeing and development, maintaining high behaviour

Qualifications

• Has experience of working with children in an educational setting.
• Builds positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Is committed to supporting the learning, wellbeing and development of all children.
• Has high expectations of behaviour and achievement.
• Demonstrates professionalism, integrity and discretion, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• Works effectively as part of a team and is willing to contribute to the wider life of the school.
• Has a positive attitude, a good sense of humour and a willingness to learn.

Job description

Teaching Assistant at Oxhey Wood Primary School

Job Reference #
EDV/2026/OWPS/50605

Location
Oxhey Drive, South Oxhey, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD19 7SL

Contract Type
Permanent

Contract Term
Part-Time

Salary
£25,614.00 - £26,427.00 Annually (FTE)

Weeks Per Year
Term Time only

Closing Date
Midday, Wed 21st Oct, 2026

Start Date
ASAP

Positions Available
1

About this Role

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside talented colleagues to support pupils in reaching their full potential. The successful candidate will play a key role in creating a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment where every child feels valued, supported and challenged.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of working with children in an educational setting.
• Builds positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Is committed to supporting the learning, wellbeing and development of all children.
• Has high expectations of behaviour and achievement.
• Demonstrates professionalism, integrity and discretion, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• Works effectively as part of a team and is willing to contribute to the wider life of the school.
• Has a positive attitude, a good sense of humour and a willingness to learn.

We can offer:

• Friendly, enthusiastic and well-behaved children who enjoy learning.
• A supportive and welcoming staff team.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A caring and inclusive school community.
• Access to employee wellbeing support and trust-wide benefits.

At our school, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.