Job Description

We are pleased to announce that, due to our exciting expansion programme, The Unicorn School is seeking to recruit enthusiastic and dedicated professionals to join our dynamic and friendly team. Our school is heavily oversubscribed, and with the acquisition of a second site, we are poised to offer post-16 education for the first time. This expansion underscores our commitment to providing exceptional education and creating additional opportunities for our students.

A Teaching Assistant is required to join the team on a full time, permanent basis to support in key stage 3. You will be adept at helping our students and leading them through challenges in their learning, so they make the best possible progress in each and every lesson.

Our school offers achievement, opportunity and challenge to our students within a supportive environment. The students have a passion and desire to excel in learning. We are looking for conscientious and hard-working individuals who are passionate about education and pay meticulous attention to detail.

All Teaching Assistants are responsible for supporting effective pastoral care to develop pupils' social and emotional progress as well as their learning. They are also required to contribute and be involved in extracurricular activities and the wider life of the school community.

Duties and Responsibilities

To aid the pupils to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and on their own, by:

Clarifying and explaining instructions Ensuring pupils are able to use the equipment and materials provided Helping pupils to concentrate on and finish work set Liaising with class teacher Establish a supportive relationship with pupils To encourage acceptance and inclusion of pupils To develop methods of promoting/reinforcing the children's self-esteem. To attend relevant training both in school and external To conduct yourself in line with school policies and organisation ethos To be aware of confidential issues linked to home/pupil/teacher/school work and to keep confidences appropriately. To undertake duties before, during and after school and to get involved in extracurricular activities.

We offer:

Supportive staff, and an involved community who are committed to school improvement, who will work with you to achieve your goals Students who are enthusiastic and highly motivated with a love of learning Excellent premises and well-equipped classrooms providing a modern and technologically advanced learning environment for students. From September 2025 KS4 will be housed in a newly developed building across the road. The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our students A competitive salary (including a staff laptop) and pension contributions Professional support to continually progress and develop your career Access to Simply Health

To apply please visit the Vacancies page on our website: www.unicornoxford.co.uk for an application pack. Please note that we do not accept CVs, only completed Unicorn application forms will be considered.

SAFER RECRUITMENT POLICY

The Unicorn School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. Any offer of appointment will be conditional upon a variety of satisfactory pre-employment checks including checks with past employers, an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Check, satisfactory references and medical clearance. Child protection training will also need to be undertaken.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 18,342.00-21,508.00 per year

Schedule:

No weekends
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 19/05/2025
Expected start date: 02/06/2025