Post: Full Time Early Years Teaching Partner (Teaching Assistant)

Grade: 4 (point 4 - 5) plus qualification allowance

Hours: 8.30am – 3.30pm Monday – Friday term time only (permanent variable hours contract)

32.5 hours per week (30 minutes unpaid lunch break)

Salary: £25,185 - £25,583 pro-rata (Actual Salary £18,548 - £18,841) + Qualification allowance

Starting date: 23^rd February 2026 or as soon as possible

Do you love working with children? Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and creating a positive impact on early childhood development?

Bampton CE Primary School were rated Good with Outstanding Early Years provision by Ofsted in January 2023. In September 2025 we opened our new Early Years Unit and are seeking to grow our nursery cohort to provide for up to 56 children aged 3-5 years. We are looking for a skilled, enthusiastic, caring and motivated Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our EYFS team. You will support the teacher and the wider team in creating opportunities for the children to learn in their own individual ways.

Candidates should possess a Level 3 or equivalent in childcare and education.

What is it like to work at our school?

·        “It is the people that make my job enjoyable; every member of staff at Bampton are so supportive and friendly.” (Teaching Partner)

·        Pupils embody the school’s value of being the ‘best we can be’. Their learning is important to them, and they feel safe to strive to achieve well in school. All pupils, especially those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), benefit from being fully included in school life. They have warm relationships with staff and trust that the adults in school want what is best for them. Pupils thrive because of the high ambitions that radiate throughout the school. Their resilience and confidence underpin the positive learning behaviours that they have. (OFSTED Jan 23)

What can we offer you?

·        The support that comes from being part of a fantastic team “The team at Bampton are amazing. I have only been here since September following a career change and I can honestly say that I have never worked within a more united, collaborative and effective team.” (Teacher)

·        Intrinsic rewards and job satisfaction “The children can really make your day when you feel you are helping with something they find tricky. Watching them growing up each school year is a real privilege.”  “I love sharing those moments with the children when they overcome something that has been challenging for them. Seeing the joy, wonder, and amazement, the pride and self-belief when a child achieves something new for the first time and feeling privileged to share those moments. To be a small part of their journey at Bampton school and make a difference to them.” (teaching partners KS1)

·        Opportunities for personal and professional growth within school and as part of a strong local Partnership and academy trust (ODST)

·        "Classrooms(which) are joyful and energetic places to be. (OFSTED Jan 2023)

·        “Pupils (who) show excitement and curiosity in their learning and are not afraid to try new things.” (OFSTED Jan 23)

·        A brand new, purpose built EYFS building and outdoor learning space (September 2025)

What will you need?

·        An understanding and acceptance of each child’s individual needs

·        A passion for working with young children and helping them learn

·        A commitment to working relationally and a belief in restorative practice

·        A passion for nurturing excellence, ensuring all children become motivated and successful learners

·        A positive, resilient and caring approach to supporting children with a range of needs

·        The ability to work flexibly and as part of a team, building relationships with children, staff and parents

·        The ability to work independently and use initiative

·        Excellent communication skills

·        A sense of fun

·        A growth mindset

Visits to the school are encouraged. Please contact the school office to on 01993 850371 or via email office.3131@bampton.oxon.sch.uk to arrange a visit.

 All applications must be made via the following website:

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CV’s will not be accepted

ODST and Bampton CE Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment.  This post involves the type of work with children and young people that requires applicants to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post.
All applicants are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed.

Closing Date: Thursday 8^th January 2026

Short listing: Friday 9^th January 2026

Interviews:  Thursday 15^th January 2026