Teaching Assistant Casual

The Propeller Academy Trust; Wantage; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

An established multi-academy trust is seeking enthusiastic and creative teaching assistants to join a friendly and successful school. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of young people aged 3-19 with diverse learning needs. The ideal candidate will be flexible, resilient, and committed to personal development, working collaboratively within a supportive team. With a focus on nurturing every child's potential, this position provides opportunities for career progression and professional growth. Join a progressive environment where your contributions truly matter and help shape the future of students in a caring setting.

Benefits

Wellbeing day per term

Employee Assistance Programme

Workplace pension scheme

Free eye test for DSE users

Free flu vaccinations

Free tea and coffee

Refer a friend bonus

Positive working environment

Qualifications

• Desirable to have GCSE Level 4 in English and Maths.
• Ability to work with children with additional and complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of children with learning difficulties.
• Build good working relationships with colleagues.

Skills

Numeracy skills

Literacy skills

ICT skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Resilience

Sense of humour

Education

GCSE Level 4 or equivalent in English

GCSE Level 4 or equivalent in Maths

Job description

Through learning to learn, pupils will access society

Teaching Assistant Casual

Ref: SCH-TPAT-0030 357 day(s) remaining Establishment: Fitzwaryn School Location: Wantage Salary: 17,670.24 - 19,146.16 Department: Fitzwaryn School Job Type: Full Time Key Stage: Early Years, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5 Closing Date: 13/02/2026 09:00 Interview Date: TBC upon receipt of application/s Start Date: ASAP (subject to the completion of all necessary checks)

Additional Information

Contract Type: Casual Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 30.00 Weeks per Year: 48.600 Pay Grade: Support Staff | SCP8 - SCP13

The Role

Dear Prospective candidate,

Many thanks for your interest in the role of teaching assistant at Fitzwaryn School. Would you like to join our happy and caring school where teaching and therapies combine to support the development of each child? We are looking for enthusiastic, inspirational, and creative teaching assistants to join our team.

Fitzwaryn School is a very friendly and extremely successful school for children and young people aged 3-19 years. Our pupils have a range of learning difficulties, including moderate and severe learning difficulties, PMLD and autism. The school was judged Outstanding by OfSTED in all areas in May 2022. The school is part of The Propeller Academy Trust.

We would like to hear from you if

• You have good numeracy, literacy, and ICT skills (GCSE Level 4 or equivalent in English and Math’s is desirable)
• You have the ability to work with a range of children and young people with additional and complex needs
• You are a team player who can build good working relationships with colleagues
• You are flexible, enthusiastic, and resilient, with a good sense of humour
• You are committed to ongoing personal development
• You have high aspirations in teaching and learning for all children and young people

What can we offer you

• The opportunity to work with a progressive and forward-thinking multi-academy trust, where you are making a difference to the lives of young people.
• Opportunities for development and career progression
• Extensive induction programme and ongoing CPD and training
• A range of staff benefits including one wellbeing day per term (after a qualifying period, pro rata for part-time employees), access to an Employee Assistance Programme and a workplace pension scheme (LGPS)
• Free eye test for DSE users
• Free flu vaccinations
• Free tea and coffee
• Refer a friend bonus (up to £500)
• A positive and friendly working environment

Please note that CVs will not be accepted. No agency applications either please.

For informal enquiries please contact us at [e-mail].

Visits to the school are welcome by arrangement. Unless stated otherwise, applications will be considered on receipt and interviews arranged accordingly.

Please note, the school reserves the right to close adverts early if a sufficient response is received. Early applications are therefore advised.

The Propeller Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment.

Where the role for which you are applying involves engaging in regulated activity, it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

A copy of the Propeller Academy Trust’s Child Protection Policy and Safeguarding Policy can be accessed via each member school's website.

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