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We are a primary school, located on the county borders of Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, situated between Bicester and Thame. Our school values of Love, Honesty and Respect are at the core of everything we do. They underpin our teaching and learning, providing an environment which prepares our children as confident, happy citizens.

We are proud to say that our children are enthusiastic, inquisitive and eager to learn and succeed. Staff are a resilient, compassionate and dedicated team who work closely with our supportive, pro-active and community minded families. Our Headteacher and Governors are ambitious, values-driven and tenacious in their approach to school leadership.

The successful candidate will to work 8.50am - 3.20pm Monday to Friday (term time only) and will include half an hour lunchtime duty each day.

This are classroom-based role, working alongside the class teacher supporting children with their learning as part of the whole class, in small groups or one to one with a pupil with SEND needs. The first role includes being part of our whole school lunchtime supervision team working on a rota basis. Occasionally, we may need you to work solely with one child if this is what their needs require; however, we do, as far as is practicable, move our staff around so that they acquire a broad range of experience and expertise.

• An exciting, inclusive environment with engaged, enthusiastic children;


• A vibrant and happy school;


• The opportunity to work alongside forward thinking, creative, dedicated and friendly team of professionals;


• An inclusive school culture;


• An experience of working in a beautiful physical environment including extensive grounds and a swimming pool;


• A commitment to your ongoing continued professional development;


• A welcoming and supportive parent community


We are looking for applicants who are:

• Inspiring and motivated (already a teaching assistant or potentially one in the making);


• Passionate about high standards and celebrating children's progress;


• Able to use your knowledge of all children to support (or feed into the planning of) innovative and exciting learning opportunities;


• Enthusiastic and energetic, with a love of collaborative working;


• Committed to the care of, and well-being of all children


If you are interested in becoming an active member of our school community please telephone for an informal chat or to organise a date to look around school.

30 hours per week, term time only. Grade Range 1B 8-10 depending on experience FTE £23,760.00-24,223.00, (actual salary £15,931.00-£16,241.00). Initially for a fixed term to July 2025 with the possibility to extend.