Uffington Church of England Primary School is seeking a dedicated and inspiring Teaching Assistant who embodies our commitment to ensuring that ‘Everyone Matters’ while fostering an environment where pupils can achieve academic success and enjoy their learning journey. We are excited to offer this opportunity to join our nurturing and inclusive school, located in the picturesque village of Uffington.

At Uffington Church of England Primary School, we pride ourselves on being a warm and friendly community that upholds strong Christian values. Our vision, ‘Everyone Matters.’ is at the heart of everything we do.

We are proud to have received a ‘Good’ rating from our last OFSTED inspection with ‘Outstanding’ in the area of Personal Development.

We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant who:

• Is confident in supervising and providing tailored support for pupils, including those with special educational needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.
• Can collaborate with teachers to implement strategies and resources that support pupils in achieving their learning goals.
• Is capable of delivering structured learning activities and teaching programmes, adapting them based on pupil responses.
• Possesses a solid understanding of various behaviour management strategies to maintain consistent boundaries for our pupils.
• Can provide the necessary pastoral care to help children feel secure and happy in their school environment.
• Is able to administer routine assessments and assist with the marking of pupils’ work.
• Can offer clerical and administrative support, such as photocopying, typing, filing, and managing coursework.
• Demonstrates a genuine passion for their role, taking pride in their contributions to the school community.
• Works collaboratively within a team, embracing opportunities for shared learning and promoting excellence throughout the school.
• Is motivated to strive for their best and inspire others to do the same.
• Can maintain positive relationships with parents and multi-agency networks to support every pupil in reaching their full potential.
• Is committed to embedding excellence, inclusion, and challenge at the core of our educational practises.
• Can work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and our safeguarding and child protection policies.
• Can promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school.

Please note, this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not an exhaustive list of all tasks that the postholder will carry out. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the headteacher or line manager.

 We can offer you:

• A role in a school that is deeply embedded in the community.
• A supportive and caring staff team and governing body.
• A commitment to regularly consider and monitor staff workload.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Experience working in a school setting is preferred.

Information about the school:

Additional information can be found here: https://www.uffingtonprimary.org/

Visits are warmly welcomed.

 Essential requirements: Please refer to the person specification.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a commitment to the best outcomes for all pupils. We can offer comprehensive professional development, and excellent links to our partnership schools, as we consistently strive to ensure that our staff reach their full potential. We highly value our relationships with all stakeholders, have a supportive PTFA and strong community links all underpinned by our Christian ethos.

Please note that we are a committed equal opportunities employer:

 Safeguarding Statement

All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including DBS. The post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exemptions) Order 1975 because it is a post which involves working directly with children or young people. All applicants are required to declare any criminal convictions (or cautions or bind overs) including those which are “spent”. The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected' and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account.  Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service website. 

All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and it is standard practice during the recruitment and selection process to conduct pre-employment checks.

Please note that feedback can only be given to candidates who are asked to attend an interview.

Uffington CE Primary School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.