James, 20, is a free agent having been released by Premier League side Fulham this summer.
Despite being a Kiwi international team-mate of Iron full-back Dave Mulligan, he has represented England at youth level.
Former Newcastle defender Lewis Marr is also on trial, and will feature in the game.
The 19-year-old was released by the Magpies in the summer, and had been training with Scottish Premier League side Hearts before arriving at Glanford Park last week.