Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Salary: Grade 4, Point 4 \- 5: £17,231 \-£17,504 pro\-rata (30 hours)
(£25,185 – £25,583 FTE)
Contract: Term time only \+ 2 INSET Days
Term: One year (in the first instance)
Hours: Full time (30 hours per week)
Starting date: 19th October 2026, or by negotiation
Reporting to: Assistant Headteacher: SENDCO \& Interventions
The school requires enthusiastic, hardworking and positive Teaching Assistants to start ideally in June 2026\. The role involves supporting students with diverse needs across various subjects and year groups. Those appointed should have a good rapport with children and work well within a team. Prior experience, although advantageous, is not necessary, as a full training programme is available. Flexible start / end times may also be available.
Why work with us
Burford is an oversubscribed school situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty. This is an excellent school, with a superb environment for learning and a priority given to teacher development. Our aim is to recruit colleagues who will be stimulated by the prospect of working hard to share in our success.
Additional Staff Benefits
· Supportive continuous professional development and growth opportunities
· Health and wellbeing support including access to an Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations and a subsidised Healthcare Plan
· Local Government Pension scheme membership
· The school is located within a short walk of a picturesque Cotswold town
As we are a heavily oversubscribed school, children of staff have priority for admission to Burford School.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed so you can see for yourself what makes Burford School such a special place to work – please contact Cloudia Hill, HR Manager, to arrange this.
The successful candidates will need to meet the person specification in order to be offered the post.
TO APPLY:
If you are applying from outside the UK please get in touch prior to completing an application.
· Please download details and an application form from our TES page: tes.com/jobs/preview/schrole\_f9ea54c4\-7b36\-4292\-a87e\-b9542d995829
Or
· Contact C.Hill, HR Manager, at the following email address: c.hill@burford.oxon.sch.uk or telephone the number above.
Burford School is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.
As part of the vetting procedures, shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search. This isn’t part of the shortlisting process, and there will be a chance to address any issues of concern at interview.
We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date, therefore early application is advised.
Closing date: Wednesday 30th September 2026 (12:00pm)
\*Please see relevant Admissions Policy on the school website.
Pay: £25,185\.00\-£25,583\.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free flu jabs
- Health \& wellbeing programme
- On\-site parking
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