About us

Our friendly, nurturing School welcomes all to unite together through creative, stimulating and challenging learning opportunities. We aim to support and enable all to flourish and prosper in all aspects of their life as they begin their journey with St James and St John Church of England Primary School. https://www.stjamesjohn.com/

Hours: 8:30am – 12:30pm Monday to Friday, 39 weeks per year, fixed term until July 2026 with potential to continue into 2026-2027

Salary: £10,939.07 (Annually, actual)

About the role

We are looking to appoint a TA/ 1:1 TA for our infant site in Akeley. This is an exciting opportunity, for an enthusiastic, creative Teaching Assistant/1:1 TA, to join our wonderful child focused village school. You will be expected to undertake the professional duties and responsibilities of a Teaching Assistant and aid class teachers in delivering the appropriate curriculum. There may also be requirements to help out with the serving of lunches and you will be expected to cover break and lunch duties as required.

 About you

• ·         You will have the ability to communicate clearly with Teachers and younger individuals

• ·         Ability to create an encouraging learning environment for pupils

• ·         Active listening skills

• ·         Understanding and sensitivity towards children

• ·         Ability to remain calm in stressful situations

• ·         Ability to be flexible

Other information

Please contact Miss Gemma Budimir to arrange a school visit  01280860272 or gemmabudimir@atjamesjohn.bucks.sch.uk. 

St James and St John Church of England Primary School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, a declaration that neither they, nor anyone who lives in the same household, are a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations (2009) and other necessary checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.