Teaching Assistant

St Christopher's Church of England School, Lechlade, Gloucestershire, GL7 3LA

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  9th March 2026

• Closing date

  23 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  11 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,185.00 Annually (FTE) Term Time Only , Pro Rata

Teaching Assistant job summary

Grade: Grade 4 Pt 4 / Grade 5, depending on experience

Hours: 27.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday, 8.45am to 3.15pm (with 1 hour lunch break unpaid) . Time only.

We are looking for someone who:

Ideally, has experience of/ is also willing to develop their knowledge through training, of working with children with SEMH needs
Is aware of strategies to de-escalate behaviour and support children to re-engage with learning
Is sensitive to the social and emotional needs for the child
Can establish good relationships with children whilst setting firm boundaries
Is able to identify children's strengths and targets to help build their development
Is confident in working with students on a 1:1 basis, small group basis and assisting the class teachers where necessary
Is able to work alongside outside agencies (including attending meetings) to support the learning and development of the child
Has good interpersonal skills especially when dealing with children, colleagues and parents/carers whilst upholding the ethos of the school
Is supportive and keen to work as a part of a dedicated team and to be involved in school life
Will support and enhance the values of our school

What St Christopher’s can offer:
Enthusiastic children who want to learn
A strong, happy and motivated staff team
Broad range of CPD opportunities
Large grounds with provision for outdoor learning and forest school
A supportive and forward-thinking Governing Body
Part of a very successful Multi Academy Trust with strong links with other local schools

St Christopher’s CE Primary School and the Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post involves the type of work with children and young people that requires applicants to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post. All safer recruitment checks are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed.

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

St Christopher’s CE Primary School and the Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post involves the type of work with children and young people that requires applicants to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post. All safer recruitment checks are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed.

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 Christopher's Church of England School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 127 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Christopher's Church of England School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-christopher-s-church-of-england-school-lechlade

St Christopher’s stands on the edge of the picturesque village of Langford, surrounded by beautiful countryside and offers a happy, safe and friendly environment for children and their families. We are very proud of our school family, our vision enables all children to 'be the best they can be' and SHINE. We foster learning that develops children's personal, social and emotional skills, developing and sustaining well-being as well as equipping them with skills for the future.

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