Teaching Assistant - Marsh Gibbon Church of England School
Location: Marsh Gibbon
Overview
Join a school where everyone can flourish
Are you looking for more than just a job?
At Marsh Gibbon Church of England School, we're 'Succeeding together - fostering a love of learning, within a nurturing Christian community, to bring out the best in everyone.' This isn't just our vision - it's how we live every day.
We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our team on either a part-time or full-time basis, term time only, with an immediate start date.
Term time only: Yes
Salary type: Bucks Pay
Salary Details: Bucks pay scale 2 from £26,522 FTE, actual salary from £20,884.26 for 32.5 hrs per week. Hrs negotiable.
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time/Part-time
Closing date: 15/10/2026
Interviews to be held: 20/10/2026
About us
At Marsh Gibbon Church of England School our vision drives a community where pupils and adults, no matter their background, are treated well. There is an active culture where staff are known individually and valued by leaders. They are recognised for the contributions that they make and are supported to develop professionally. As a result, staff feel part of a strong, close-knit community.
Pupils and adults treat one another well. The vision drives a strong sense of respect which is lived out by the school community.
Our recent SIAMS inspection recognised that Marsh Gibbon School is living up to its foundation as a Church school and is enabling pupils and adults to flourish.
Website: www.marshgibbon.bucks.sch.uk
About the role
As our Teaching Assistant, you will:
• Work flexibly across EYFS, KS1 and KS2, supporting inclusive practice
• Lead interventions and small-group work to help every child succeed
• Support our carefully planned curriculum that develops a love of learning
• Be part of a team that knows every child as an individual
• Help create a calm, respectful environment where children and adults thrive
• Contribute to our strong culture of care, justice and belonging
• Enjoy excellent professional development opportunities in a supportive environment
About you
What we're looking for
• A genuine passion for helping children flourish and achieve their best
• Commitment to our Christian ethos and values
• A caring, nurturing approach that values every individual
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of our close-knit team
• Experience working with children (desirable)
• Understanding of SEND and inclusive practice (desirable)
Other information
We would love to show you our school and encourage you to book a school tour.
Either email the school bursar: Mrs Wallace on [email protected]
Alternatively, phone the school to book a school tour: 01869 277 268
Visit our school website or contact our school bursar, Mrs Wallace, for an application pack.
Please send completed application forms in to [email protected] by 12 noon on Thursday 15th October.
Marsh Gibbon CofE School (Bicester, OX27) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).
For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).
It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.
