Teaching Assistant

Ringwood School Academy; New Forest; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing professional development

Blue Light Discount Card

Cycle to work scheme

Tech scheme

Job summary

Ringwood School Academy in New Forest is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support students, particularly those with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and English as an Additional Language (EAL). You’ll work closely with teachers to foster a positive learning environment during term time, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 am to 3 pm.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a passion for education, and GCSEs in English and Maths. Join our inclusive school community and make a significant impact on our students' lives.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with young people and supporting their education.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support students with their learning and remove barriers to learning.
• Assist in classroom activities and provide one-to-one support.
• Encourage independent learning and promote student confidence.
• Provide pastoral care and support students’ emotional well-being.

Skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Patience

Empathy

Teamwork

Support for SEN and EAL

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths

Job description

Teaching Assistant, Permanent

Term time only plus 2 mandatory INSET days in September

8.30am-3pm Monday to Friday, 29.20 hours per week

Ringwood is a large, dynamic, and inclusive mainstream secondary school committed to providing a high-quality learning environment for all students. We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our SEN team and make a real difference in the lives of our students.

The Role:

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and the SEN team to support students in and out of the classroom, helping to remove barriers to learning and fostering a positive, inclusive environment. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting students with their learning, including those with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and English as an Additional Language (EAL)
• Assisting in classroom activities, small group interventions, and one-to-one support
• Encouraging and promoting independent learning and student confidence
• Providing pastoral care and supporting students’ social and emotional well-being

What we’re looking for:

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant, a recent graduate, or someone looking for a rewarding career change. The ideal candidate will have:

• a passion for working with young people and supporting their education
• strong communication and interpersonal skills
• the ability to work well as part of a team
• patience, empathy, and resilience
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (essential)
• experience working in a school setting (desirable but not essential)

What we offer:

• A supportive and friendly working environment in a thriving secondary school
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• The opportunity to make a real difference in students’ lives
• A welcoming, inclusive school community where staff well-being is a priority
• Eligibility for Blue Light Discount Card
• Cycle to work scheme
• Tech scheme

How to Apply:

If you’re excited about this opportunity and want to join our dedicated team, we’d love to hear from you!

Ringwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people, this role involves directly working with children and significant contact with children, and therefore we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants will be required to complete satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for this post prior to commencement. Ringwood School is an equal opportunities employer.

If successfully shortlisted the HR Department will also be conducting an individual online search including social media platforms of your ‘education and employment’, to demonstrate due diligence following ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education' guidance. The search will not form part of the actual shortlisting process and any concerns arising from the search will be discussed directly with you.