Teaching Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Are you looking for an exciting job opportunity? Have you ever considered working with children? We are looking to appoint a motivated and creative teaching assistant, to be part of our forward-thinking team in our vibrant and diverse two-form entry school. Candidates must be able to build a good relationship with children and have the ability to work flexibly and effectively as part of our friendly team. You will be working as part of a team to support teaching and learning within classrooms, including small group work and one-to-one.
We have a dedicated teaching and support team who think outside of the box to engage and support pupils. This is an exciting opportunity to join us and the successful candidate will join a committed team and make a significant contribution to the school. No previous experience of working with children is required, as training is provided and the school welcomes both those who wish to remain as a teaching assistant and those who wish to progress to teaching. This post does not require applicants to be Catholic, but the candidate will be willing to embrace the ethos of our school. The best candidate will be selected. As an inclusive school, we welcome applications from everyone!
We 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 users are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed. Keeping our pupils safe is our first priority. We follow safer recruitment practices as per KCSIE and will rigorously take up and check references and carry out an internet check as per guidance.
PLEASE ENSURE YOU COMPLETE THE CES APPLICATION FORM AND SEND IT DIRECTLY TO THE SCHOOL via email or by post (Application forms are available at the school website under vacancies https://www.st-josephs-pri.oxon.sch.uk/about-us/vacanciesor please contact the school office). Other forms of applications will not be considered.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 29.25 per week
Salary: £14,044.00-£18,124.00 per year
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Primary & Secondary Schools
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Teaching Assistant roles across St Joseph's Catholic Primary School's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Primary & Secondary Schools.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £14,044 - £18,124 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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