Teaching Assistant

Wood Plc; Witney; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Wood Green School in Witney seeks a Teaching Assistant to support learning for students with SEND within our Inclusion Team. The role is to help pupils become independent learners and reach their full potential.

The post offers 28 hours per week during term time, with both full-time and part-time hours available. The successful candidate will join a dynamic school community committed to restorative practice and inclusive education, and will undergo the DBS check and references as part of the

Qualifications

• Experience or aptitude to support learning of students with SEND.
• Ability to work as part of an Inclusion Team to help learners achieve their potential.

Responsibilities

• Support the learning of students with SEND so they become independent learners.
• Assist in delivering learning activities within the classroom and cohorts.
• Contribute to an inclusive environment and restorative practice within the school.

Job description

Teaching Assistant at Wood Green School

Job Reference #
EDV/2026/WGS/78464

Location
Woodstock Road, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 1DX

Contract Type
Permanent

Contract Term
Part-Time/Full-Time

Salary
£26,016.00 - £26,427.00 Annually (FTE)
actual £16,901 for 28 hrs per week, term time only

Closing Date
Midday, Mon 19th Oct, 2026

Start Date
November 2026

Positions Available
1

Interview Date(s)
W/C: 19 October 2026

About this Role

Woodstock Road, Witney, Oxon, OX28 1DX

Web Address: www.wgswitney.org.uk

Tel: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

Head Teacher: Mr R W Shadbolt

Teaching Assistant

Full time (28 hours) & Part time hours available

Permanent

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).

The closing date is 12pm on Monday 19 October 2026

Interviews will take place in the week commencing 19 October 2026

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.