Teaching Assistant - The Ridgeway Primary School

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.

 

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.