Early Year Teaching Assistant (LSA) with Level 3 in Early Years

St James Church of England Primary School, Hanney, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 0JN

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  6/10/26 or as soon as available after this date

• Closing date

  30 September 2025 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  10 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,185.00 - £25,584.00 Annually (FTE) Grade 4 - Actual Salary £18,548.41 - £18,842.27. FTE 0.74, 32.5 hours/week, 38 weeks/year + 5.6 weeks holiday pay, paid annually

Early Year Teaching Assistant (LSA) with Level 3 in Early Years job summary

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 TA (LSA) to join our friendly team as soon as available. 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 and across the school. 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 Leaning 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.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

SAFER RECRUITMENT STATEMENT

St James CE Primary School and the Vale Academy 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.

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

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St James Church of England Primary School, Hanney

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 215 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St James Church of England Primary School, Hanney website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-james-church-of-england-primary-school-hanney

Our Christian values of community, courage and kindness are key to the St. James family, a family that provides security and nurture, so that all can learn. We celebrate each other's successes and provide support and comfort through times of challenge, enabling all to thrive and flourish. 

We are stronger with all parts of our community working together - pupils, staff, parents, governors, the Vale Academy Trust, our surrounding villages, St. James Church and the wider community. This helps us to work 'for the good of all' and is an essential part of who we are.

Just as Jesus had his team of friends around him, including St. James, we are creating a school family that supports and motivates all to be the best they can be, 'for the good of all'.

We follow an ambitious and enriched curriculum that we have carefully designed to develop children's sense of curiosity, empathy and adventure, preparing children to go out into the world as life-long-learners; resilient risk-takers and courageous global citizens.

Finally, we are ambitious for all our learners and in our intent to be the first choice school in the local area.

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