Teaching Assistant - The Ridgeway Primary School

The Ridgeway Primary School; Normanton on Trent; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

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

We offer ongoing training and professional development to support excellent pupil outcomes. We value a nurturing and inclusive approach, strong engagement with learners, and the ability to form positive relationships with children, staff and families.

Qualifications

• Nurturing and inclusive approach to all children and families.
• Ability to positively engage and support children’s learning.
• High expectations for children’s learning and behaviour; apply consistently.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, colleagues, professionals and parents.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in upper Key Stage 2.
• Contribute to a nurturing classroom environment.
• Build positive relationships with children, colleagues, professionals and parents.

Skills

Nurturing approach

Engage learning

Positive relationships

Behaviour management

Job description

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.