<div><h3>TEACHING ASSISTANT</h3><p>Salary: Grade 4, SCP 6–7 (£25,989–£26,403) Actual salary £18,510 – 18,804 per annum approx. depending on years of service</p><p>Contract: Permanent</p><p>Working Hours: 27.5 hours Term Time only (38 pupil weeks). Additional time may be required on INSET days for training which will receive an additional payment</p><p>Monday to Friday 8.45 am – 12.15 pm and 1.30 pm – 3.30 pm (27.5 hrs per week)</p><p>Start Date: 1st September 2026</p><p>Ridgeway Primary Academy has an excellent reputation and provides a lively and creative environment in which to work. We retained “Good” in our most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2024 and we are a founding member of Primitas Learning Partnership, a Multi Academy Trust which seeks to make a positive difference in the local community.</p><p>Ridgeway Primary Academy (part of Primitas Learning Partnership) is looking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning and to run interventions for pupils one to one or in small groups. Experience in upper KS2 would be desirable, but not essential. The post is from 1st June or as soon as possible.</p><p>The successful candidate will work under the direction of the class teacher usually in the classroom with the teacher.</p><h3>What we are looking for</h3><ul><li>Takes pride in maintaining positive working partnerships with colleagues, parents and carers</li><li>Has good verbal and written communication skills</li><li>Has a commitment to continuing professional development</li><li>Has recent and relevant experience of working within a KS2 classroom environment</li><li>Has the ability to inspire and engage pupils through their tasks</li></ul><h3>Benefits</h3><ul><li>Access to continued professional development</li><li>Flexible hours and an understanding that work needs to work for you</li><li>Childcare discount</li><li>Access to free counselling services</li><li>A supportive team environment</li><li>A wellbeing focused leadership team and wellness programmes</li><li>Competitive salary</li><li>Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Access to free gym membership</li><li>Option to join a healthcare plan at a reduced rate</li></ul><p>Primitas Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such this post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, online check and references. You will also be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK, evidence of your qualifications and suitable references. A copy of the school’s Safeguarding Policy can be found on the school website.</p><p>Closing date: Friday 30th June 2026</p></div>