Teaching Assistant - Fixed Term Contract for 1 Year to cover staff absence

St Nicholas CofE Primary School; Wantage; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

CPD training & career development

Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7

Cycle to Work Scheme

Salary sacrifice - Home & Tech

Blue Light Card eligibility

Tax-Free Childcare access

Flexible working (term-time/ job-share

Generous holidays

Eye tests & glasses contribution

Free parking

Occupational health & wellbeing

Job summary

St Nicholas CofE Primary School in Wantage is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant to support children in their learning and development, helping them thrive academically and personally. You will work closely with teachers to provide high-quality in-class support, assist with individual and small-group work, and help create an inclusive, stimulating learning environment.

The role emphasises safeguarding, teamwork and ongoing professional development, with opportunities to contribute to literacy,

Qualifications

• Experience working with children.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, colleagues and families.
• Works effectively as part of a team.
• Understands safeguarding and inclusion.
• Willing to learn and engage in professional development opportunities.
• Knowledge of child development (desirable).
• Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in the classroom and during learning activities.
• Provide individual and small-group support, including for pupils with additional needs.
• Promote inclusion, independence and positive behaviour.
• Assist with education, behaviour and personal care plans.
• Help create a safe, stimulating and supportive learning environment.
• Monitor and record pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Support literacy, numeracy and wider curriculum activities.
• Assist with educational visits, lunchtime supervision and other school activities as required.

Skills

Experience with children

Literacy and numeracy

Relationship building

Team player

Safeguarding & inclusion

Willingness to develop

Child development knowledge

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting children to achieve their full potential? Do you enjoy working as part of a dedicated team in a positive and inclusive school environment?

St Nicholas CofE Primary School is seeking a caring, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to support children in their learning and development, helping them thrive both academically and personally.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and other professionals to provide high-quality classroom support, ensuring all pupils can access learning opportunities and achieve success.

The Role

You will:

• Support pupils in the classroom and during learning activities.
• Provide individual and small-group support, including for pupils with additional needs.
• Promote inclusion, independence, confidence and positive behaviour.
• Assist with the implementation of education, behaviour and personal care plans.
• Help create a safe, stimulating and supportive learning environment.
• Monitor and record pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Support literacy, numeracy and wider curriculum activities.
• Assist with educational visits, lunchtime supervision and other school activities as required.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with or caring for children.
• Has good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Can build positive relationships with children, colleagues and families.
• Works effectively as part of a team.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and inclusion.
• Is willing to learn and engage in professional development opportunities.
• Has knowledge of child development and learning strategies (desirable).
• Holds a Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience (desirable).

What we offer

At St Nicholas CofE Primary School, we believe that staff wellbeing, development and work-life balance are essential. We are committed to creating a culture where colleagues feel valued, supported and empowered to succeed.

Employee Benefits Include:

• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• Extensive CPD, training and career development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support and counselling access
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Home & Tech Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• bYond cashback and financial wellbeing scheme
• Blue Light Card eligibility
• Tax-Free Childcare access
• Flexible working opportunities, including term-time contracts and job-share arrangements
• Generous holiday entitlement (where applicable)
• Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses
• Free parking
• Occupational Health and wellbeing support services
• Recognition of previous continuous service where applicable

Join Us

If you are passionate about helping young people succeed and want to be part of a Trust that values kindness, integrity, ambition and unity, we would love to hear from you.

We warmly invite you to visit our school. If you require further information or would like to arrange a tour, please contact us on [e-mail] or call us on 01235 763858

Safeguarding

St Nicholas CofE Primary School & Cambrian Learning Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism. We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Check.

Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches for publicly available information.

Cambrian Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from a range of backgrounds to represent diversity in line with our schools’ communities.