Teaching Assistant — Inclusive Primary Learning Support

John Blandy Primary School; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

CPD opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Home & Tech Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Blue Light Card eligibility

Tax-Free Childcare access

Flexible working

Generous holiday entitlement

Eye tests & glasses subsidy

Free parking

Occupational Health support

Recognition of service

Job summary

John Blandy Primary School in Oxfordshire invites applications for a caring Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. You will support pupils in class, provide targeted support, and help create a safe, inclusive learning environment that enables every child to thrive.

We value wellbeing, professional development and strong collaboration with staff, families and external professionals. Experience with children and a Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) are desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience working with or caring for children.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, colleagues and families.
• Works effectively as part of a team.
• Understands safeguarding and inclusion.
• Willing to learn and engage in professional development opportunities.
• Knowledge of child development and learning strategies (desirable).
• Holds a Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in the classroom and during learning activities.
• Provide individual and small-group support, including for pupils with additional needs.
• Promote inclusion, independence, confidence and positive behaviour.
• Assist with the implementation of education, behaviour and personal care plans.
• Help create a safe, stimulating and supportive learning environment.
• Monitor and record pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Support literacy, numeracy and wider curriculum activities.
• Assist with educational visits, lunchtime supervision and other school activities as required.

Skills

Childcare experience

Teamwork

Good literacy skills

Good numeracy skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent

Job description

John Blandy Primary School in Oxfordshire invites applications for a caring Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. You will support pupils in class, provide targeted support, and help create a safe, inclusive learning environment that enables every child to thrive.

We value wellbeing, professional development and strong collaboration with staff, families and external professionals. Experience with children and a Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) are desirable.