Teaching Assistant

Teaching

Assistant Position – 32.5 hours (8.30 – 3.30pm) Class based

– starting immediately (or as soon as possible afterwards)

Marcham CE Primary School is looking for experienced,

passionate and committed teaching assistants to join our school team.

Marcham C of E Primary School is an inclusive

school just outside Abingdon. We are proud of the Christian ethos and values

shared by all staff, children, parents and Governors. We are a one form entry

school with a wide-ranging intake, committed to fostering a love of learning

and keen to make the world a better place. We received a Good OFSTED rating in

June 2023 but we are always striving to be better at getting better and are

looking for someone special to join us on this journey.

We are looking to appoint experienced and proactive

teaching assistants to work within our school. One position is most likely

within Early Years or Year 1 (September 2026) and the other is within a Year 2

class primarily with pupils who need additional support to access the

curriculum and manage their social and emotional needs (start immediately or as

soon as possible afterwards).

The

successful candidates will:

be patient,

empathetic and resilient have the ability to

build positive relationships and a safe, supportive learning environment work closely with

the class teacher and existing adults within the class to support learning promote positive

behaviour support pupils to

develop emotional regulation and independence have strong

communication skills be flexibility have the ability to

adapt learning activities to meet individual needs have a commitment to

supporting the wellbeing and progress of every child.