32.5 hours per week - School hours, Monday to Friday
About the Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will work under the direction of teaching staff to support pupils in the classroom, help maintain a positive learning environment, and contribute to the wider life of the school. This maternity‑cover position is ideal for someone who is compassionate, resilient, and committed to helping young people thrive.
You will support pupils with their learning, personal development, and wellbeing, while assisting teachers with classroom preparation, behaviour management, and general administrative tasks. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working collaboratively and has a genuine desire to make a meaningful impact.
Safeguarding Commitment
Oakfield Lodge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search and satisfactory references being sought prior to interview, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Please note: This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
You will find our policies (including Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment and Disclosure of a Criminal Conviction) here - Policies - Oakfield Lodge School
Diversity Statement
At Oakfield Lodge School, we value and promote diversity within our workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, or marital/civil partnership status.
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