Teaching Assistant

Icknield Community College 

Icknield Community College, an 11-16 comprehensive school in the Oxfordshire town of Watlington,  is looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and adaptable teaching assistant to support learners in the school. The school has recently been awarded the title of Happiest School in Oxfordshire and recognised as one of the safest schools in England.

The successful candidate will work 27.50 hours per week, 8.30am to 3pm, term time only (this incorporates an unpaid break of an hour per day, consisting of 20 minutes for morning break and 40 minutes for lunch). Our new TA will be a committed team player, who, guided by the SENCO, will assist the teaching staff in advancing students’ learning in order to raise their aspirations and support them in achieving their potential. As well as working with students in the classroom, the successful candidate will also be confident in delivering 1:1 and small group interventions.

If you are looking for a varied rewarding role where you can put your fantastic skills to great use, this could be the position for you. The post is term time only and is paid at £25,185- £25,583pro rata (the actual salary would be £15,658.81 – £15,906.27. As well as benefiting from the school holidays and a vibrant and caring work environment, you will also have the opportunity to join one of the country’s best pension schemes.

Please see attached detailed job description and person specification.

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. 

The closing date for applications is 8am on Monday 1 December and interviews will be held on w/c 1 Dec. It is possible to arrange an immediate start date.