Teaching Assistant — Inclusive Learning & Growth

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

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,