Teaching Assistant (Fixed-Term)

Wood Green School; Witney; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood Green School in Witney is seeking Teaching Assistants to join the Inclusion Team. The role focuses on supporting students with SEND to become independent learners and achieve their potential, with hours of 8.30am to 2.50pm and term-time weeks.

We offer a fixed-term contract until 31 August 2027, with both full-time (28 hours) and part-time hours available. DBS and two references are required, and pay is aligned with Grade 4 levels for term-time service.

Qualifications

• Supports learning of students with SEND to become independent learners.
• Term-time only and 39 weeks schedule.
• DBS and references required before appointment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily learning activities and classroom routines.
• Support students with SEND to access curriculum.
• Contribute to inclusive learning environment within the Inclusion Team.

Skills

Supporting SEND learners

Job description

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

Fixed-Term till 31 August 2027

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

Applications are considered as they are received, we reserve the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date.

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.