Sutton Courtenay C of E Primary School prides itself on combining traditional values with a modern and vibrant vision.  We are in the heart of our local community, welcoming children and families from all faiths, and none.

We are looking for Teaching Assistants to support teaching and children in a whole class setting, with some small group and 1:1 work as required. You will be supported by an experienced team and training will be provided. 

The post-holder will be deployed based on need, with support required in nursery, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.

We have a strong Christian ethos underpinned by a core set of aims and values which is encapsulated in our motto: Love life; love learning; love one another. Our rich curriculum has been designed by us, for us, so that our inclusive and ambitious vision gives every child strong foundations to contribute wherever they are.

The talented staff team are passionate about teaching and learning in order to provide pupils with the skills to allow them to reach their potential and beyond. We provide a creative curriculum built on solid foundations and enriched with first hand experiences so that each child becomes a successful and resilient learner.

We are committed to continuous professional development and have wide-ranging training and development opportunities. We are also mindful of the competing demands people face in their lives so are happy to consider part-time applications.  If you are looking for more hours in the week we can also offer hours in our after school club.

Please apply if you have:-

• An ability to nurture our children to their potential
• High expectations of all children and are highly motivated
• Enthusiasm and flexibility
• An excellent team ethos
• Desire to constantly improve your practice in a supportive environment
• Commitment to building positive relationships with children, staff and parents
• A good sense of humour

We can offer :-

• Supportive colleagues
• Children and parents who value the school
• An attractive school environment with opportunities for creative teaching and learning
• Opportunities for CPD

Application Procedure

Visits are very much welcomed, please telephone the school office to make arrangements.

To ensure we conduct a fair shortlisting process we use blind shortlisting whereby personal information (such as name, email address, gender & ethnicity) are not made available to the short-listing panel.

References are taken up for all school positions so please ensure that all contact information for your referees is correct.

Please note that the school reserves the right to interview on receipt of applications, and to appoint prior to the deadline, so early application is recommended.

Ridgeway Education Trust is committed to safeguarding, equality and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff working in all its schools to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS, references and pre-employment safeguarding checks.  All Leadership roles will require a Section 128 check.  The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining a post. All cases are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed.  

Please be aware that you will be required to bring your original qualification certificate(s), proof of residence and photographic ID to interview.

Sutton Courtenay Primary School is an equal opportunities employer