Teaching Assistant

St Nicholas CofE Primary School · Wantage, South East

Teaching Assistant at St Nicholas CofE Primary School, based in Wantage, South East. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Wantage, South East
Contract
Permanent
Posted
5 days ago
Closes
19 Aug 2026
Sector
Teaching Assistant

Reference c3f29a246e3cb5f3881e03c5c1be62f4c12d858a

About the role

We are a small, popular village primary school in East Challow, surrounded by beautiful Oxfordshire countryside, within the Vale of the White Horse.

At St Nics, we can offer you a welcoming, caring and supportive place of work and learning environment, with polite and hardworking children. We have a supportive team committed to supporting well-being, whilst striving to achieve the best possible outcomes for our children.

Our school works closely with parents, governors and the wider community, and continue their professional development through working with members of other Trust schools.

Cambrian Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism; all staff must ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as part of their job role.

We are looking for someone...

  • Ideally trained in Paediatric First Aid
  • To work as a Teaching Assistant under the direction of the Class Teachers and/or senior members of staff to provide safe, high quality education and care for our youngest children
  • Who knows how to instigate positive interactions and be an active role model to ensure the children have the most engaging, productive and exciting day possible!
  • Who is keen to continue with their own personal development and access available CPD.
  • With experience of working in a school
  • Who is a positive, friendly and approachable team member with a positive attitude
  • Who is creative and flexible in their role
  • Has a passion for working with children
  • Has good knowledge/experience of Early Years

Reference: c3f29a246e3cb5f3881e03c5c1be62f4c12d858a · Posted 5 days ago · Closes 19 Aug 2026 · Listed via St Nicholas CofE Primary School

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