Job Description

Please note that applications will be reviewed as received and should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early. Therefore, early application is encouraged.
The role: SEN Teaching Assistant
The contract: Permanent
Hours: 16 hours per week Monday to Thursday 8:45am-12:45pm - Term time only
Salary: Grade K - Actual salary xc2xa39,077 - xc2xa39,515
Start: September 2025
Vacancy Details
West Kidlington is a Primary School and Nursery where we are proud of achievements. Our warm and happy learning environment helps to inspire our children to reach their full potential and our staff enjoy access to support, training and resources to help them fulfil their roles.
We couldn't do what we do without our fantastic staff team, and we are looking for an outstanding Teaching Assistant to join our hard-working team. If you are looking to continue your career as a Teaching Assistant in a challenging and rewarding role within our school, then we want to hear from you. Come and join us on this exciting journey to help every child in our school reach their potential. We think this is a great place to work and we hope that you will too!
All About You
Do you have what it takes to join us? The Teaching Assistant we would like to join us will be:
- An excellent Teaching Assistant who loves to work with children and helps to inspire them to achieve their potential.
- An outstanding team-player who enjoys working with others and being involved in school life.
- Committed to their own professional development journey.
- Experienced in working with children with SEN and/or SEMH needs.
Why Work for us?
We think you will love working with us and here are some of the reasons why:
- We are a welcoming and supportive school with strong values and a caring ethos.
- Our staff are a hardworking team dedicated to helping children succeed.
- Our children are engaged and eager to learn.
- We have a supportive leadership team and wider school community.
- As part of The White Horse Federation multi-academy trust, we benefit from their support, encouragement, shared resources and outstanding CPD opportunities.
Why not come and see for yourself? We would love to welcome you to our school and show you around so that you can better understand our school environment. Please get in touch with the school office to arrange.
The White Horse Federation is a large Multi-Academy Trust in South West and South East England, committed to providing the very best education for our students. We believe in empowering our staff to be the very best they can be, and that is why you will find a wide range of professional development opportunities available to you when you join us.
The Advantages of joining our Federation
In addition, our employees reap the rewards of a competitive benefits package, including:

• Employee Assistance programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounts on Gym Membership
• Menopause support network

Discounts, save money on holidays, clothing and much more:

• Discounts for Teachers - All staff within the Trust can take advantage of the discounts
• Blue Light Discount
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Tusker Car Purchase Scheme

Development

• Access to up-to-date training on safeguarding and child protection to ensure staff are fully supported in their roles, including ongoing updates on statutory safeguarding guidance and legislation.
• CPD Programme
• Supportive leadership team to help you reach your full potential

Pension / Leave and Service

• Excellent Pension Scheme*
• Employer contributions above national standards
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• An additional White Horse concessionary day's leave per year

Ready to Apply?
We hope we have done enough to give you a flavour of what it is like to work here. If you would like come and join us, then please apply today - we are looking forward to hearing from you.