St John’s Primary School is a happy and ambitious one-form entry primary school nestled in the heart of the historic market town of Wallingford. We offer a warm and caring atmosphere and are determined that our school is a safe, stimulating environment to grow, learn and work. We pride ourselves on ensuring that all children at St John’s feel nurtured, whilst striving for the highest standards of achievement. Our strong relationship with our families means that we can offer our children the best possible start and build on that to ensure our children enjoy school and the challenge of the curriculum we offer.
Our children are hardworking, well-behaved, kind and polite, and we are committed to providing them with an outstanding education that enables them to grow into happy, healthy and well-informed individuals who are proud of their local community and achieve academic success.
We are fortunate to benefit from a supportive parent community, dedicated staff team and committed governing board. As we continue to develop and strengthen our provision, we are seeking two enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistants to join our team from September 2026.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children's learning and wellbeing. Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant or looking to begin a rewarding career in education, we would love to hear from you.
We can offer:
Grade 4: £25,185 FTE
- Friendly, respectful and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning.
- A welcoming and supportive staff team.
- High-quality training and professional development opportunities.
- Experience working across different year groups and supporting a range of learning needs.
- Opportunities to develop specialist skills in SEND support and intervention work.
- A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance.
- Optional additional paid hours through Breakfast Club and Afterschool Club provision.
- Safeguarding training
We are looking for someone who:
- Enjoys working with children and helping them achieve their full potential.
- Is caring, patient and positive.
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- GCSE GCSE Grade C+/5 or above in English and Maths or equivalent.
- Can work effectively as part of a team.
- Has high expectations of behaviour and learning.
- Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- Is flexible, reliable and willing to contribute to the wider life of the school.We would love to show you around our school. Please contact the school office on or phone to arrange a visit.
How to Apply:
Please note that we do not accept CVs. To comply with safer recruitment guidelines, all applicants must complete the official application form via MyNewTerm. : https://mynewterm.com/jobs/139762/EDV-2026-SJPS-39031
Closing date for new applications is the 13 July 2026
Please note - Applications will be considered upon receipt. In the event that suitable candidates are identified, the advert may be withdrawn without notice.
Pay: From £25,185.00 per year
Work Location: In person
