Grade 6 Teaching Assistant at St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/SPAJCEAPSO/85189

Location

Navigation Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 6AB

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£19,710.00 - £21,356.00 Annually (Actual)
£26,824-£29,064 per annum FTE

Hours Per Week

32.5

Weeks Per Year

Closing Date

9:00am, Wed 3rd Jun, 2026

Start Date

September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

week commencing 8th June 2026 with opportunity for early interview by arrangement for suitable candidates

Interview Date(s) week commencing 8th June 2026 with opportunity for early interview by arrangement for suitable candidates

About this Role

An opportunity to join a highly regarded school in the centre of Oxford

Job details

Hours: Full time: 8:30am – 3.30pm (additional hours may be available), 5 days per week, term time only.

Main purpose:

Work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils
Promote pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion
Give support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning and experience a sense of achievement

We offer you:

A happy, supportive and friendly environment where we work effectively as a team
Children who are eager to learn, committed staff, governors, parents and carers
A commitment to a healthy work/life balance including term time wellbeing days
Inspiring curriculum enrichment opportunities because of our exciting location in central Oxford
Opportunities to develop your practice supported by a commitment to your continuous professional development

Safeguarding

Phil and Jim is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect on this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Reference checks will also be performed prior to interview.

Application and selection process School visits

If you would like to visit our school, or have an informal chat about the role, please contact Ms Shelley Williamson, PA to Headteacher at: headpa@philandjim.org.uk or by telephoning the school office on 01865 311064.

How to apply:

· Applications to be submitted via My New Term by clicking the Apply Now button on the Vacancies page of our website Please contact Shelley Williamson on 01865 311064 if you require any assistance with this.

Applications will be considered on receipt with early opportunity for interview.

Closing date for applications: 9.00am on Wednesday 3rd June 2026. Interviews to be held week commencing 8^th June 2026.

Contact Details

  Shelley Williamson
  01865 311064
  headpa@ss-philip-and-james.oxon.sch.uk

St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

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