Teaching Assistant - The Ridgeway Primary School

Teaching Vacancies; Fleet; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

The Ridgeway Primary School in Reading is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our upper Key Stage 2 team. The post is 32.5 hours per week, term time only, 8:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday, with a fixed term contract and start ASAP.

We value a nurturing, inclusive approach and strong teamwork. The successful candidate will support pupils' learning, engage with families, and contribute to a positive, respectful school community.

Qualifications

• Nurturing and inclusive approach to every child and family.
• Ability to positively engage and support children with learning tasks.
• High expectations for children’s learning and behaviour.
• Capacity to build strong relationships with children, colleagues and parents.

Skills

Nurturing approach

Inclusive practice

Engagement with learning

Relationship building

Job description

Teaching Assistant - The Ridgeway Primary School

What skills and experience we're looking for

32.5 hours per week - Term time only - 8.30am to 3.30pm - Monday to Friday - Required ASAP - Fixed term contract

“Pupils are proud to belong to this school. They are happy, respectful and very well cared for.”

“Pupils benefit from the strong, nurturing relationships they build with staff.” (Ofsted, January 2025)

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.

We are looking for a self‑motivated and patient Teaching Assistant to join our dynamic team in upper Key Stage 2.

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:

• 1. demonstrate a nurturing and inclusive approach to all children and their families;
• 2. can positively engage and support children with their learning;
• 3. have high expectations for children’s learning and behaviour, and can apply these consistently;
• 4. can build positive relationships with children, colleagues, professionals and parents.

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

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.