Ogbourne St George School, set in an area of outstanding beauty whose values of Relationships, Integrity, Valour, Excellence, Respect and Service are seeking a new addition to their established, friendly team.
We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant, 15 hours per week term time only plus inset days. Monday - Friday mornings 9am - 12pm (a split of days would be considered) on a Fixed Term Contract ending on 31st August 2025, with the possibility of extension/permanency. The role may include providing individual support for a pupil with additional learning needs as well as working with whole class and small groups of children, under the direction of teaching staff, to ensure all pupils make excellent progress and reach their full potential. Our aim is to guide and nurture our children, inspiring aspiration and a love of learning - From small streams, big rivers flow.
The salary ranges from £25,185.00 pa (SCP 4) FTE to £25,989.00pa (SCP 4) FTE
Actual Part Time salary £8,555 pa (SCP 4) to £8,828 pa (SCP 6)
We are currently advertising 2 other roles that could be applied for individually or in addition to this post to increase the daily hours, please see My New Term for more details or contact Hannah by email hannah.purnell@excalibur.org.uk or call 01672 841318 to discuss or to arrange a visit.
Start Date - ASAP
Key Responsibilities:
Support children's learning in the classroom under the guidance of the teacher.
Assist with planning, preparation, and delivery of classroom activities.
Provide support to children with special educational needs (SEN).
Promote health, hygiene, and positive behaviour.
Help supervise children during outings and short teacher absences.
Support classroom organisation, tidying, and display preparation.
Liaise with parents and external agencies as needed.
Ideal Candidate:
Enjoys working with children and values learning and development.
Calm, flexible, organised, and a strong team player.
Holds GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
Has prior experience working with children (preferred).
Maintains integrity, confidentiality, and strong communication skills.
Please contact Hannah Purnell School Business Manager to arrange a visit or for further information on hannah.purnell@excalibur.org.uk
Early applications are recommend as we reserve the right to appoint prior to the closing date.
Safeguarding Statement
Excalibur Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is proud to serve a diverse student and parent community. The aims of the Trust’s recruitment policy are to ensure that the best possible staff are recruited on the basis of their merits, abilities and suitability for the position; to ensure that all job applicants are considered equally and consistently; to ensure that no job applicant is treated unfairly on any grounds including race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or religious belief, sex or sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, disability or age; and to ensure that the School meets its commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people by carrying out all necessary pre-employment checks.
Hannah Purnell
01672 841318
hannah.purnell@excalibur.org.uk
