Teaching Assistant

Job Introduction

Temporary Teaching Assistant 

(in the first instance until August 2027)) 

20 hrs a week  

Grade 4 or 5 depending on experience 

The staff and governors of Mill Lane School continue to strive to offer the best education possible for the children in its community. We have a school that is truly at the heart of the community. We have worked very effectively to ensure that all those who work in, attend and visit the school are very well supported. There is a real team ethos at Mill Lane Community Primary School where leaders and staff contribute to all aspects of school improvement and where all staff members are supported in their role. 

We are very proud of our school; we believe it is happy, welcoming and successful. Our aim is to be flexible, open and sharing and we are keen to embrace developments for our future success. We are therefore seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, creative and highly motivated teaching assistant to join our dedicated and supportive team.  

The post will be initially for Upper KS2 and may involve lunchtime supervision as well as classroom support. The start date will be as soon as possible.

We are looking for someone who will: 

> ensure the ethos of the school is upheld 

> liaise between staff, governors and the wider community 

> have high expectations of children's achievement and behaviour 

> alongside the class teacher, provide creative, imaginative and inspiring learning opportunities for all the children 

> work flexibly and as part of a team 

As a school we can offer: 

> the support of highly motivated, dedicated and supportive colleagues  

> opportunities for professional development 

> well-behaved children who are enthusiastic and keen to learn 

> a supportive leadership team, committed to improving standards by working with all staff  

Working Hours (initially): 

Monday – Friday: 9am - 1pm

Closing date: Tuesday3rd February 2026

Contact the school for an application form (head.2465@mill-lane.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.