Job Description

Classroom Teaching Assistant Year 5

Fixed term contract

Grade 5

(30 hours a week)

To start September 2025

All applications must be submitted on the application form, this can be found on the school website. We are unable to accept CV applications.

Application Procedure:

Make a request for an application form, job description and personal specification by emailing Ally Lee office.3912@willowcroft.oxon.sch.uk or call 01235 813304.

For further information please see our website http://www.willowcroft.org.uk

We are looking for an enthusiastic and capable teaching assistant to join our supportive team.

If you

Genuinely enjoy supporting children and believe that every child can achieve Are enthusiastic, work well in a team and believe that learning should be creative and fun Want to be part of an enthusiastic, friendly and motivated team.
Then we can offer you an opportunity to work in a happy, friendly school with a very supportive senior leadership team. Every day is different and our staff are very supportive of each other and always willing to listen or brighten each other's days. This is always reflected in our children who speak strongly of the school and are always praised for their knowledge, enthusiasm, manners and behaviour.

We place a high value on staff welfare and well-being which includes support such as reduced cost child care, higher priority for Willowcroft school admissions and family friendly policies.

We encourage staff professional development, including further training within your role and the opportunity to train to become a teacher while working in school. Our SLT, SEN team and Pastoral team are always willing to listen and support you with your job.

Willowcroft School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All candidates will be requested to complete a DBS check and references will be required in line with our safeguarding policy.

Previous applicants need not re apply

Closing date: Wednesday 9th July

Interview dates: Tuesday 15th July (am) and Wednesday 16th July (am)

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 12.85-13.26 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

Childcare Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 09/07/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025