Job Introduction

Nursery or Reception Class TA/Early Years Support Worker - Grade 6/8

Overview

Do you have a passion for working with young children?

Church Cowley St James C of E Primary School is proud to have such a beautiful Wilderness Nursery and Early Years Reception classrooms. Our building(s), provision and outdoor space for children in Nursery and Reception classes are exceptional.

Wilderness Nursery is for children who are 3 or 4 years old, attending 38 weeks per year. Our Reception classes are part of the main school of Church Cowley St James Primary School.

Wilderness Nursery and Church Cowley St James Primary School is a forward-thinking organisation (on the same site) that is passionate about delivering superb learning opportunities for children and staff alike and can demonstrate a proven track record of developing staff from within.

Job Details

We are looking for two outstanding, energetic and inspirational individuals to join our nursery or Reception team as a grade 6 or 8 Early Years Teaching Assistant / Support Worker to support children in whole-class teaching and small-group or individual interventions.

As a Grade 6, you will be expected to work in the classroom under the guidance of the class teacher, work may include 1:1, small group work or interventions. As a Grade 8, you will also be expected to provide occasional whole-class cover. The right people will be dedicated to improving the outcomes for all children: emotionally, socially and educationally.

In return for your flair, commitment and passion, we can offer:

• Ongoing (fortnightly) training for your role
• Opportunities to grow within a chosen specialism (after 12 months)
• An exciting and dynamic working environment with like-minded, hard-working individuals.
• The best staff room and coffee in any school in Oxford

Our school is a consistently Good school with well-behaved pupils, supportive parents, friendly staff and active Governors. We sit in the heart of Church Cowley and are proud of our community links. This is a part time position for 32.5 hours per week during term time. Applications are welcome from experienced or inexperienced prospects who are keen to learn and looking to be developed to be the best they can be.

Visits to our school are most welcome by prior appointment.

Please call 01865 77 84 84 or contact Kate Dew (Inclusion and Safeguarding Lead) at kdew@church-cowley-st-james.oxon.sch.uk

Personal attributes

 We are looking for passionate members of staff who can do their best every day and who can be clear and kind, inspire and motivate children and adults to reach their full potential. You will be be driven to be successful in your role and want the very best for the children in the school.

A good sense of humour and a 'can do' attitude should be a prerequisite for applying.

Salary & Benefits

Grade 6 or 8 positions are dependent on qualifications and experience, for 32.50 hours per week, Monday to Friday, during school term time, ideally starting in September 2025.

Candidates for a Grade 6 position may have little or no experience but are quick learners and keen to do well.

Candidates for a Grade 8 position should have experience working in an early years setting, both roles require those who are committed to developing children academically, socially and emotionally.

Grade 6: £13.47 ph; £19,043 (Actual)

Grade 8: £15.84  ph; £22,692 (Actual)

Location

Church Cowley St James Primary School
Bartholomew Road
Oxford
South East
OX4 3QH

Please apply on an Oxfordshire County Council application form available above.

Please record on your application whether you are interested in the Grade 6 or the Grade 8 role and whether your preference is in Nursery or Reception class (Successful candidates will need to work in either Nursery or Reception but we do have lots of flexibility)

Application forms can be downloaded from our website or you can email kdew@church-cowley-st-james.oxon.sch.uk Please be aware that we do not accept CV applications only and that references will be taken up and verified - Successful candidates will need to have a clean DBS check.

Closing date 29th June 2025

Interview date w/c 30th June 2025

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.