“Reducing Barriers to Expand Horizons"

Teaching Assistant

Ref: SCH-TPAT-0022 22 day(s) remaining
Establishment: Woodeaton Manor School Location: Woodeaton, OX3 9TS Salary: 19731.76 - 21379.87 Department: Trust Central Team Job Type: Full Time Key Stage: Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5
Closing Date: 04/04/2025 09:00 Interview Date: TBC upon receipt of application/s Start Date: TBC

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 33.50 Weeks per Year: 43.600 Pay Grade: Grade 6, point 8-13

The Role

Main purpose 

Woodeaton Manor School is a secondary provision for pupils aged 11-16, who have social and 

emotional difficulties including high functioning autism.

Our pupils follow the KS3/4 national curriculum, working towards the attainment of GCSE's within a 

therapeutic and nurturing environment.

Our staff are committed to providing educational experiences which are founded upon equal 

opportunities, enrichment, and entitlement. Genuine respect for others, feelings of value and self worth are embedded in our daily practice.

We maintain a supportive positive and purposeful atmosphere, where opportunities to success are 

plentiful. A fresh start, a new beginning, a fantastic opportunity to prove that 'YOU CAN DO IT' all 

come as standard in OUR school.

We are looking for passionate, proactive, and dedicated Teaching Assistants who are dedicated to 

improving learning opportunities for children and young people.

We would like to hear from you if

• You have good numeracy, literacy, and ICT skills (GCSE Level 4 or equivalent in English and 

Math’s is desirable)

• You have the ability to work with a range of children and young people with additional and 

complex needs

• You are a team player who can build good working relationships with colleagues

• You are flexible, enthusiastic, and resilient, with a good sense of humour

• You are committed to ongoing personal development

• You have high aspirations in teaching and learning for all children and young people

What can we offer you

• The opportunity to work with a progressive and forward-thinking school, where you are 

making a difference to the lives of young people.

• Opportunities for development and career progression

• Induction programme and ongoing CPD and training

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and a workplace pension scheme (LGPS)

• A positive and friendly working environment

• An opportunity to work with an amazing group of children and young people!

Skills

Experience
Experience working in a school environment or other educational setting
Desirable
Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning
Desirable
Experience in working with children and Young People with EHCPs
Desirable
Abilities, Skills and Knowledge
Skills and expertise in understanding the needs of all pupils
Desirable
Excellent verbal communication skills
Desirable
The ability to remain calm in stressful situations
Desirable
Understanding of roles and responsibilities within the classroom and whole school context
Desirable
Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children
Desirable
Active listening skills
Desirable
Subject and curriculum knowledge relevant to the role, and ability to apply this effectively in supporting teachers and pupils
Desirable
Knowledge of how to help adapt and deliver support to meet individual needs
Desirable
Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils and adults
Desirable
Good organisational skills
Desirable
Good literacy and numeracy skills
Desirable
Personal Attributes
Capacity to inspire, motivate and challenge children and young people
Desirable
Resilient, positive, forward looking, and enthusiastic about making a difference
Desirable
Commitment to safeguarding pupil’s wellbeing and equality
Desirable
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
Desirable
A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils, and promoting the ethos and values of the school
Desirable
Sensitivity and understanding, to help build good relationships with pupils
Desirable
Enjoyment of working with children
Desirable
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent level, including at least a Grade 4 (previously Grade C) in English and maths
Desirable

Related Documents

Teaching Assistant WMS TA Job Description 12-24.pdf Download

Safeguarding Information

The Propeller Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment.


Where the role for which you are applying involves engaging in regulated activity, it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.


A copy of the Propeller Academy Trust’s Child Protection Policy and Safeguarding Policy can be accessed via each member schools website.

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Woodeaton Manor School

Woodeaton Manor
Woodeaton
Beckley
OX3 9TS

Emma Mackrell

https://woodeaton.oxon.sch.uk/
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Joining The Propeller Academy Trust 2025!

Welcome to Woodeaton Manor School. We are a daytime and residential Foundation Special School that offers a nurturing environment for 84 pupils. All our pupils have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and they have social, emotional and mental health difficulties. We are able to offer places for pupils in Key Stages 2, 3, 4, and 5.

Woodeaton Manor caters for a wide range of special educational needs, including the following diagnosed or described conditions:

  • Attachment Difficulty
  • Autistic Spectrum Disorder, including Asperger’s Syndrome
  • Dyspraxia
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Specific Learning Difficulties, i.e. Dyslexia
  • Speech and Language Disorder
  • Tourettes Syndrome

A large proportion of pupils have mental health issues and require extended support from a range of multi-professional services.

Woodeaton has extended its age limits twice since its re-designation. In 2009 Woodeaton established its Sixth Form provision and in June 2012, Woodeaton lowered the age limit to admit six Key Stage 2 age pupils who are taught in ‘The Nest’. Woodeaton also became a Foundation School on 1st April 2008.

Our school at a glance:

Woodeaton Manor School is the first school in Oxfordshire to be awarded the Quality Care Mark for Looked After Children (LAC) at an Outstanding level (January 2017). This mark demonstrates our school has excellent practice around those children in care and those caring for others.

  • Have a highly experienced and qualified staffing team
  • Provide high quality teaching and social experiences
  • Focus on personalised and individual needs of pupils
  • Work in a multi-professional way
  • Maximum class size of ten
  • High levels of staff support
  • In-house Educational Psychologist
  • A Readiness for Learning team who support pupils through interventions and/or outreach work. The team will also support pupils who might be struggling during the school day
  • Regular visits from an Occupational Therapist and a Speech and Language Therapist (one day a week and one day a fortnight respectively)
  • Provision of play therapy, if required
  • Regular whole school trips and residential experiences both in the UK and abroad
  • Specialist rooms for Art (including a kiln room), Food Technology, ICT and Science
  • Self-contained residential area for boys and girls
  • Excellent catering arrangements


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