Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
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Employee type
Contract , On-SitePosition
Experienced Professional
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For Freelance
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Application deadline
Dec 12, 2025
Job Description
Would you like to join our happy and caring school where teaching and therapies combine to support the development of each child? We are looking for enthusiastic, inspirational, and creative teaching assistants to join our team.Fitzwaryn School is a very friendly and extremely successful school for children and young people aged 3-19 years.
Dear Prospective candidate
Many thanks for your interest in the role of teaching assistant at Fitzwaryn School.
Would you like to join our happy and caring school where teaching and therapies combine to support the development of each child? We are looking for enthusiastic, inspirational, and creative teaching assistants to join our team.
Fitzwaryn School is a very friendly and extremely successful school for children and young people aged 3-19 years. Our pupils have a range of learning difficulties, including moderate and severe learning difficulties, PMLD and autism. The school was judged Outstanding by OfSTED in all areas in May 2022. The school is part of The Propeller Academy Trust.
We would like to hear from you if
You have good numeracy, literacy, and ICT skills (GCSE Level 4 or equivalent in English and Math’s is desirable)
You have the ability to work with a range of children and young people with additional and complex needs
You are a team player who can build good working relationships with colleagues
You are flexible, enthusiastic, and resilient, with a good sense of humour
You are committed to ongoing personal development
You have high aspirations in teaching and learning for all children and young people
What can we offer you
The opportunity to work with a progressive and forward-thinking multi-academy trust, where you are making a difference to the lives of young people.
Opportunities for development and career progression
Extensive induction programme and ongoing CPD and training
A range of staff benefits including one wellbeing day per term (after a qualifying period, pro rata for part time employees), access to an Employee Assistance Programme and a workplace pension scheme (LGPS)
- Free eye test for DSE users
- Free flu vaccinations
- Free tea and coffee
- Refer a friend bonus (up to £500)
A positive and friendly working environment
Visits to the school are welcome by arrangement. Unless stated otherwise, applications will be considered on receipt and interviews arranged accordingly.
Please note, the school reserves the right to close adverts early if a sufficient response is received. Early applications are therefore advised.
Skills
| Experience | |
|---|---|
| Experience working in a school environment or other educational setting | Desirable |
| Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning | Desirable |
| Experience in working with children and Young People with EHCPs | Desirable |
| Abilities, Skills and Knowledge | |
| Skills and expertise in understanding the needs of all pupils | Desirable |
| Excellent verbal communication skills | Desirable |
| The ability to remain calm in stressful situations | Desirable |
| Understanding of roles and responsibilities within the classroom and whole school context | Desirable |
| Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children | Desirable |
| Active listening skills | Desirable |
| Subject and curriculum knowledge relevant to the role, and ability to apply this effectively in supporting teachers and pupils | Desirable |
| Knowledge of how to help adapt and deliver support to meet individual needs | Desirable |
| Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils and adults | Desirable |
| Good organisational skills | Desirable |
| Good literacy and numeracy skills | Desirable |
| Personal Attributes | |
| Capacity to inspire, motivate and challenge children and young people | Desirable |
| Resilient, positive, forward looking, and enthusiastic about making a difference | Desirable |
| Commitment to safeguarding pupil’s wellbeing and equality | Desirable |
| Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times | Desirable |
| A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils, and promoting the ethos and values of the school | Desirable |
| Sensitivity and understanding, to help build good relationships with pupils | Desirable |
| Enjoyment of working with children | Desirable |
| Qualifications | |
| GCSE or equivalent level, including at least a Grade 4 (previously Grade C) in English and maths | |
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Job Overview
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Location
Fitzwaryn School, Denchworth Road, Wantage, OX12 9ET, United Kingdom
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Offered Salary
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Qualification
Experienced Professional
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Functional Area
Teachers\/Education, Training & Development
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Industry
Customer Service & Support , Education -
Date Posted
3 weeks ago
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Apply Before
Dec 12, 2025
The Propeller Academy Trust
Since 2012
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Location
Fitzwaryn School, Denchworth Road, Wantage, OX12 9ET, United Kingdom
