Teaching Assistant at St James Church of England Primary School, Hanney

Expired

Job Reference #

EDV/2025/SJCEPSH/03733

Location

The Causeway, East Hanney, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 0JN

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time/Full-Time

Salary

£23,114.00 - £23,500.00 Annually (FTE)
FTE 0.74 (38 weeks + 5.6 weeks holiday) 32.5 hour/week

Closing Date

11:59pm, 28th Apr 2025

Start Date

ASAP

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

About this Role

St James is a vibrant and exciting place to be. As a relatively small school, we have the luxury of knowing every pupil as an individual and are passionate about the opportunities we provide to allow all pupils to flourish both academically and personally. We are a growing school at the heart of our village community and benefit from supportive parents and fantastic outdoor learning opportunities. Our Christian values of community, courage & Kindness are fundamental to all that we do.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant, know as a Learning Support Assistant at St James, to join our friendly team. Our successful candidate will share in our commitment to putting pupil’s needs at the heart of all we do and will support pupils to develop a sense of curiosity, adventure and empathy.

The position may involve 1:1 support for SEND pupils as well as learning support within the classroom. The successful applicant will be sensitive to children’s varying needs and be able to work under the guidance of the SENCo and our teaching team.

We are looking for the right candidate who:

Understands and shows a commitment to safeguarding

Cares passionately about the well-being and progress of all children

Is full of enthusiasm, warmth and energy with a good sense of humour

Is positive and able to work well as part of a team

Is well organised with good communication skills

Will promote the Christian ethos and values of the school

Demonstrates an understanding of/has experience of supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs

Demonstrates an understanding of/has experience of leading small group 1:1 intervention under the direction of the class teacher

Is able to communicate well with colleagues, parents and pupils

We can offer you:

A caring and supportive learning environment

Polite, hardworking and articulate children we are curious and eager to learn

A caring and inclusive school with attractive and purposeful learning environments

A supportive Senior Leadership Team, which is committed to supporting staff health and well-being

A committed whole school team who work hard and are dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for pupils

A school that works closely with parents, governors, our local church and the wider community

Opportunities for continuing professional development including working with staff in other schools

Generous local government pension scheme and access to a range of Employee Assist services.

The Cambrian Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory “Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Check”. By summiting your application you are consenting to an online check.

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.