Bourton on the Water Primary Academy & Preschool

15/09/2026

Class Teaching Assistant Vacancy

Bourton on the Water Primary Academy Primary is caring, safe and inclusive school dedicated to providing high-quality education and support for all students.

We aim to provide an environment where children are able to achieve their full potential in all aspects of their lives. We CARE about our school community, the pupils, staff and wider environment.

We are looking to appoint a classroom Teaching Assistants to support our pupils and class teacher. The position is fixed term initially.

We seek applicants who are passionate about supporting children’s development this may include having:

- Experience of working with pupils in EYFS/KS1 and KS2.
- Experience of working with pupils with additional needs.
- A understanding of pupil development.
- Experience of behaviour management
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents & colleagues.
- A good team player who is able to use their own initiative, take on ideas and attend training as required.
- Patient, caring, enthusiastic and flexible in your approach

Please contact the school office [email protected] if you require more information and for an application/Job description

You are also welcome to visit our school prior to application.

Application Details:
We take up references prior to interview and all appointments are subject to a police check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 which requires the disclosure of criminal background of those with access to children. To comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 we request candidates to bring with them to interview evidence of their right to employment in the United Kingdom. Please see our website for our Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders. The School will also carry out online searches for short listed candidates of publicly available information, including social media, prior to interview.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

14/09/2026

Last Tuesday Key Stage 2 had a visit from Emma Johnson's instrumental ensemble. Through four stories and lots of music they taught us about the french horn, bassoon, tuba and violin. The children clapped rhythms, conducted the band and learnt the Italian musical words crescendo (get louder) and accelerando (get faster). Thank you to Music at Stow for arranging the visit!

11/09/2026

This week in Potter class we have been separating numbers in different ways and show these as different representations- for Year one this meant into groups and in Year two this meant into tens and ones.
We have explored the physical and human features around our local environment and how different items can be categorised into each of these. We have also learnt to you laptops to type simple sentences.

11/09/2026

This week, Kusama class have been learning to partition numbers in different ways; recognise numbers in different representations. In geography we have learnt about human and pysical features as well as the structure of our planet. We’ve even sqeezed in some handwriting practise! It has been a busy week!

11/09/2026

Gorman class have had a fantastic week of learning. We have been learning how to partition two digit numbers in to tens and ones and are beginning to understand how to partition these numbers in other ways. We have located and named the countries of the United Kingdom and can name their capital cities. We also had our first trip to the woods where we found lots of interesting things to add to our investigation area.

11/09/2026

Beethoven Class have been very busy this week creating 4 digit numbers in maths, starting to look at features of non-chronological reports and learning Bantu the structure of the earth in Geography!

11/09/2026

This week Anning class have been exploring the village for our ‘Bustling Bourton’ amaze day, taking on some tag rugby in PE and presenting our knowledge of place value in maths.

11/09/2026

🤩Certificate round up...🤩

Week 1;
✨Stars of the week - Zach Y1, Poppy Y2, Nellie Y2, Arthur Y3, Edan Y4, Bryony Y5, Oscar Y5, Maya Y6 and Ruby Y6.

Week 2;
🌟Stars of the week - Jack Y1, Poppy Y1, Harry Y2, Bonnie Y3, Emily Y4, Alessia Y4, Theo Y5, Elsie Y6 and Ozzy Y6.

📚 Readers of the week - Noah Y1, Izzy Y4 and Betsy Y6.

We are so proud of their fantastic art, great attitudes, readiness to learn and being amazing role models!

09/09/2026

Our music assembly today was all about what instruments we can learn in school. Your child could learn brass (including trumpet, trombone) or woodwind (clarinet and flute) or guitar or piano with our peripatetic teachers. These lucky children got to have a go with some brass instruments today and they did brilliantly!

To sign your child up please have a look on our website here https://www.bourton.school/page/?title=Parents&pid=9

08/09/2026

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🎭 FREE TASTER SESSION – COTSWOLD YOUTH THEATRE, YEARS 6 & 7
Does your child enjoy acting, performing and being creative — or would they simply like to build their confidence and make some new friends?
Cotswold Youth Theatre's Bourton Junior group is welcoming new Year 6 & 7 members this term.
📍 Bourton Primary School
📅 Wednesdays, 5–6pm
👫 School Years 6 & 7
💷 £8.50 per session
⭐ Free taster session available
This year, the group will be working towards a full-length production of Treasure Island, to be performed in the Summer Term.
It's also a lovely opportunity for Year 6 children to meet other young people they may be moving up to secondary school with, as well as making friends with some of the Year 7s already there.
Book a FREE taster session:
Book your place with Cotswold Youth Theatre
Financial support is available, including free places for eligible families:
Find out about our bursary scheme
Questions? Email Sarah at [email protected]

The Cotswold Youth Theatre nurtures young talent in the performing arts. We offer opportunities for young individuals to share their voice and explore the world of theatre in a safe, creative space.