10 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    15 December 2024 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    29 November 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Part time: Required for January 2025 - Fixed term until 31st August 2025 - Term time only - 3 days a week (flexible with days required) – 19.5 hours per week

Contract type

Fixed term - August 2025

Actual salary

£11,991 Per year

What skills and experience we're looking for

Required for January 2025 - Fixed term until 31st August 2025 - Term time only - 3 days a week (flexible with days required) – 19.5 hours per week

We are looking for a self-motivated and patient Teaching Assistant to join our dynamic team. Experience is preferred but not essential.

“Pupils are enthusiastic and conscientious learners”

“Pupils and staff have very positive relationships which create a harmonious learning environment throughout the school.” (Ofsted, June 2019)

The Ridgeway is a nurturing and friendly school situated within a diverse community in South Reading, with enthusiastic, happy pupils who enjoy learning and a committed and highly motivated team.

In order to support this position and to secure excellent outcomes for our pupils, we can offer ongoing training and professional development.

We are looking for professionals who:

  • Are qualified to at least Level 3;
  • Able to plan and deliver specialist learning support to targeted groups of children;
  • Demonstrate a nurturing and inclusive approach to all children and their families;
  • Have high expectations for children’s learning and behaviour, and can apply these consistently;
  • Can build positive relationships with children, colleagues, professionals and parents.

What the school offers its staff

Please email Rachel Wiggins - Office Manager - officemanager@theridgeway.reading.sch.uk for more details or visit the school website - https://www.theridgewayprimary.net

Closing date: Applications will be considered upon receipt

Interview date: To be confirmed

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance. The Ridgeway Primary School is committed to inclusion and equity. We welcome talented applicants from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

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About The Ridgeway Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
410 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11

Arranging a visit to The Ridgeway Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email officemanager@theridgeway.reading.sch.uk.

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