Vacancies
TEACHING ASSISTANT, 32.5 HOURS PER WEEK
Fixed Term/part-time (8:30 am – 3:30 pm, Mon-Fri, term-time only)
Oxfordshire pay grade: 4 (£11.98 – £12.18 per hour)
Our vision: is for all Long Furlong Primary School pupils to be enthusiastic, lifelong learners who thrive because they feel loved, accepted and valued. Long Furlong pupils care for each other and the world around them.
Our strategic aims: a caring and enabling environment; a culture of aspiration and ambition; determined and professional teaching; empowered leadership throughout; a progressive, communicative school.
Long Furlong Primary School has a rare opportunity to join our team of class Teaching Assistants. We wish to appoint an enthusiastic and committed individual with experience of interacting with young children.
We are looking for an applicant who:
- Has the ability to work as part of a team, building relationships with children, staff and parents
- Has a talent for nurturing the emotional wellbeing of children
- Has patience, resilience and a positive mindset
- Is able to assist pupils in their day-to-day learning
- Can promote independence, and employ strategies to recognise and reward positive behaviour
We can offer:
- Delightful pupils
- Supportive colleagues and governors
- Line management from a highly skilled and experienced SENCo
- Training to support the successful applicant in carrying out the duties
- Parents who actively support their children’s learning in a variety of ways
- A modern, well-resourced and easily accessible school building
This role is ideally suited to applicants who can quickly establish a good rapport with pupils and colleagues.
A 30-minute unpaid lunch break is timetabled each day
If you would like further information about the role, or to visit, please contact the school office by phone or email. Applications can only be accepted on Oxfordshire County Council’s application form, which should be emailed to office.2602@long-furlong.oxon.sch.uk
Closing date: 20th June 2025
Interview date: 30th June 2025