Teaching Assistant

The Shaw Education Trust; Cannock; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37 days holiday

Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan

DiscountForTeachers

Free Eye Tests

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Redhill Primary School, part of the Shaw Education Trust, is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support KS1 pupils with Read Write Inc phonics and literacy development. You will work within a friendly team to deliver small-group and 1:1 sessions, tracking progress and adapting support as needed.

The role focuses on building confidence, resilience and a love of learning, with collaboration across staff to provide inclusive, high-quality education.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering Read Write Inc phonics.
• Experience supporting KS1 children with varying learning needs.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Proactive, patient and passionate about making a difference.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Read Write Inc. phonics sessions in small groups and one-to-one.
• Provide tailored support to KS1 children to raise attainment in reading, writing and early numeracy.
• Collaborate with class teachers to create an inclusive and engaging learning environment.
• Assist in tracking pupil progress and adapt support strategies accordingly.
• Foster a positive, nurturing atmosphere that promotes resilience and a love of learning.

Skills

Read Write Inc phonics

KS1 support

Team player

Communication

Education

None

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting young learners and helping them thrive in their early educational journey? Do you have a strong background in delivering Read Write including phonics and experience working with Key Stage 1 pupils?

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team at Redhill Primary School, a vibrant primary school committed to nurturing confident, curious, and capable learners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality Read Write Inc. phonics sessions in small groups and one-to-one settings.
• Provide tailored support to KS1 children, helping to raise attainment in reading, writing, and early numeracy.
• Work collaboratively with class teachers to create an inclusive and engaging learning environment.
• Assist in tracking pupil progress and adapting support strategies accordingly.
• Foster a positive, nurturing atmosphere that promotes resilience and a love of learning.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has a proven track record of delivering Read Write Inc. phonics effectively.
• Brings experience supporting KS1 children, especially those with varying learning needs.
• Is a team player with excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Is proactive, patient, and passionate about making a difference.

Redhill is a newly built one form entry primary school on the edge of Cannock Chase in Staffordshire and has acculture of ambition, high expectation and aspiration academically and in social behaviours of both staff and students.

Redhill is a cooperative school which has values and an inclusive culture woven throughout its curriculum and daily routines. This culture embraces safeguarding, personal development and welfare along with an engagement and commitment from all the school staff to do the very best it can for individuals.

All candidates are required to provide a supporting statement on the formal application forms which states clearly your reasons for applying, skills and experience for this position.

AtShaw Education Trust, we believe every role has the power to transform a life.Whether you’re supporting behind the scenes, inspiring in the classroom, orleading with vision, you will be part of something truly meaningful.

Ourvalues—opportunity, integrity, community, and equity—guide everything wedo. Our vision is “Opening doors to the world through the power oflearning.” We bring this to life through our mission: workingtogether to inspire communities where every school is valued, every voicematters, and every learner thrives.

Weare a dynamic and growing family of primary, secondary, and special schools,proudly serving communities from Birmingham to Bury.

Ourpeople are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to their developmentthrough high-quality training, apprenticeships, talent development programmes,and research opportunities, we empower our staff to thrive as skilled,confident professionals. We champion wellbeing, value every

voice,and foster a culture where you feel supported, motivated, and inspired to makea real difference.

Youwill join a collaborative network of schools where shared expertise and astrong professional community drive success. Every academy within our Trust hasan equal voice, and every colleague plays a vital role in shaping tailoredlearning experiences that raise aspirations and build brighter futures.

Ifyou have the passion, dedication, and drive to help shape lives and createfutures filled with promise, we would love you to join our team.

Together,let’s make the remarkable happen.
We believe every child has the potential to be extraordinary.

Everychild deserves an exceptional primary education.

AtShaw Education Trust, we believe the primary years are where confidence grows,curiosity begins and a lifelong love of learning is nurtured. Across our familyof primary schools, we are committed to creating

welcoming,inclusive environments where every child is known, valued and encouraged toachievetheir very best.

Ourcurriculum is designed to inspire children to become confident readers,effective communicators, curious learners and resilient young people. From theearliest stages of education through to the transition into secondary school,we provide engaging learning experiences that help every child develop theknowledge, skills and confidence they need to thrive. Through our Trust-wideDigital Strategy, we also embrace technology to enrich teaching and learning,preparing pupils for an increasingly digital future.

Weknow that every child is unique, that's why inclusion sits at the heartofeverything we do. Through high expectations, thoughtful support and a genuinesense of belonging, we create opportunities for every pupil to succeed,whatever their starting point or individual needs.

Alongsideacademic achievement, we place great importance on personal development. Wewant our pupils to leave our schools with confidence, resilience, creativityand strong character. A wide range of enrichment opportunities and memorableexperiences help children discover new interests, build aspirations and developthe skills they need for life beyond the classroom.

Aspart of Shaw Education Trust, you will join a community of schools that valuescollaboration, professional growth and continuous improvement. While each ofour primary schools has its own unique character, we are united by a sharedpurpose, providing the very best education for every child and creatingplaces where both pupils and colleagues can flourish.

ShawEducation Trust offer the following employee benefits with your Teaching orSupport Staff employment:

• Support Staff only based on working full time,all year - Generous holiday entitlement from your first day ofemployment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years’service including Bank Holidays)
• Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoyhealth services designed to support your well-being.
• Free DiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Supportand Teaching), Exclusive discounts to save money with a wide selection ofdiscounts and exclusive offers from hundreds of the biggest brands.
• Free Eye Tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to our Institute ofEducation and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribution andflourish in your role and in the Trust.

Weknow our people are the key to our success and so we’re committed toensuring the employment experience at Shaw Education Trust is a rewardingone.

Colleagueswithin the Trust benefit from: Access to a full range of courses bothin-house and professionally accredited. These courses include a variety of theNational Professional Qualifications and the Early Carer Teacher Programmedelivered by Shaw Education Trust as a delivery partner for AmbitionInstitute.

• Experiencedleadership and subject-specific support.
• Guidancefrom former HMIs and serving Ofsted Inspectors within the Trust.
• Accessto the Trust’s Institute of Education and SCITT.
• Opportunitiesto work with different schools within the Trust as a Professional Advocate.
• Accessto a suite of online courses.
• Placementprojects within our family of schools.

Redhill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, click here to review Safeguarding and Pupil Protection Policy https://www.shaw-education.org.uk/our-trust/key-information

This position is subject to robust vetting procedures, including an online search for all shortlisted candidates, successful candidates will be subject to a fully Enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks. You will be asked to disclose all relevant unspent and, where applicable, unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions, and convictions.

As part of our safer recruitment and pre-employment checking process, all shortlisted candidates are required to provide original documentation to verify their identity, qualifications and RTW in the UK. Shaw Education Trust requires all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas.

This role involves working with children and young people and therefore carries specific safeguarding responsibilities, details of these responsibilities are set out in the JD. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be required to disclose relevant criminal history information in accordance with current legislation and guidance.

Check if you need to tell someone about your criminal record: https://www.gov.uk/tell-employer-or-college-about-criminal-record/what-information-you-need-to-give

SET is an Equal Opportunities employer, we are fully committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection processes promote EDI at every stage.

In accordance with our safer recruitment policy CVs alone will not be accepted.

We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date as we review applications on an on-going basis and interviews may be arranged as suitable candidates are identified.