Teaching Assistant / 1:1 Teaching Assistant

About:

At St James and St John Church of England Primary School, we are proud to be a friendly, nurturing and inclusive school community. We warmly welcome every child and family, bringing people together through creative, stimulating and inspiring learning experiences.

Our aim is for every child to feel valued, supported and encouraged to flourish — academically, socially and personally — as they begin their journey with us. We are committed to helping each child grow in confidence, curiosity and character within our caring village school environment.
https://www.stjamesjohn.com/

Hours:

8:30am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday. This is a fixed-term contract until 31st August 2027, with the potential to continue.

Salary: Approx. £19,826.91

About the role:

We are seeking a caring and enthusiastic 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join our fabulous team!

This is a wonderful opportunity to become part of a dedicated, child-centred team in our welcoming village school. You will work closely with class teachers to support the delivery of engaging and meaningful learning experiences.

The role will involve working 1:1 with individual children, supporting small groups, and assisting during whole-class activities. You may also be asked to help with serving lunches and supervising break and lunchtime duties, playing an important role in ensuring our children feel safe, supported and cared for throughout the school day.

About you:

We are looking for someone who:

• Communicates clearly and positively with both colleagues and children

• Creates a warm, encouraging and supportive learning environment

• Listens carefully and responds thoughtfully to children’s needs

• Shows patience, understanding and genuine care

• Remains calm and reassuring in challenging situations

• Is flexible, adaptable and willing to work as part of a team

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.