Job Description

Staff Vacancy - Watlington Primary School

Teaching Assistant

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Grade 4 point 4, 12.65 per hour, plus pension contribution

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Temporary (until 31st August 2026, with a view to becoming permanent)

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Start date - 1st September 2025

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Hours: 22.25 hours (spread across 4 days), flexible for the right candidate

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Closing date:

Monday, 7 July, 9am

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Interviews:

w/c 7 July 2025

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed teaching assistant to become part of our team. Watlington Primary School is a thriving, popular and well-resourced school.

Please apply if you...

Put the best interests of the children at the heart of everything you do Have high expectations of our pupils Are a good team player Want to work with colleagues, children and parents with professionalism, enthusiasm and a sense of humour!
In return we can offer you...

A vibrant and happy school which welcomes new ideas Positive, well behaved children who are motivated and engaged in their learning A friendly and welcoming team A commitment to ensuring staff reach their full potential
School visits are encouraged. To visit our school, please contact office.2459@watlington.oxon.sch.uk or call 01491 612474.

Please see attached candidate recruitment pack for more details.

If you are shortlisted, we will take up written references before your interview so please provide permission for this and provide accurate phone and email contact details for your referees. One of your referees must be your current or last employer, and if you are employed in a school, must include your current Headteacher.

Variables Hours Policy

This position is subject to a variable hours clause where the contracted hours can be reduced by a third. This enables schools to manage the fluctuations in pupil's needs.

Safeguarding Statement:

The Acer Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment with the Acer Trust is subject to verification of ID and qualifications, satisfactory evidence of the right to work in the UK, health clearance, NCTL and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check. The Acer Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from candidates from all ethnic and community backgrounds.

Closing date:

Monday, 7 July, 9am

Interviews:

w/c 7 July 2025

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: 12.65-12.85 per hour

Expected hours: 22.5 per week

Benefits:

On-site parking
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 01/09/2025