Teaching Assistant

Job Introduction

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.

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 hour minute unpaid lunch break is timetabled each day

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.Visas cannot be sponsored.

Applications can only be accepted on Oxfordshire County Council’s application form, which should be emailed to office.2602@long-furlong.oxon.sch.uk

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.