TEACHING ASSISTANT – ADDITIONAL NEEDS Salary: G rade 3, SCP 4 (£25,185 per annum) Actual salary £15,755 per annum depending on years of service Contract: Fixed term until 17 th July 2026 Working Hours: 27.5 hrs per week, Monday to Friday 8.45 am – 12.15 pm and 1.30 pm – 3.30 pm, Term Time only (38 pupil weeks). Additional time may be required on INSET days for training which will receive an additional payment Start Date: As soon as possible 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. Ridgeway Primary Academy is looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning in Reception. The successful candidate will work under the direction of the class teacher usually in the classroom with the teacher. We are looking for someone who: Takes pride in maintaining positive working partnerships with colleagues, parents and carers. Has good verbal and written communication skills Has a commitment to continuing professional development Has recent and relevant experience of working within a Reception classroom environment Has the ability to inspire and engage the pupils through their tasks Benefits: At our school, we want our staff to be appreciated and to know we value the contributions they make to our team and the development of our children. As such, alongside our very competitive pay scale, we offer a range of benefits that our staff team can use while working at the school. These include: Access continued professional development Flexible hours and an understanding that work needs to work for you Childcare discount Access to free counselling services A supportive team environment A wellbeing focused leadership team and wellness programmes Competitive salary Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme Access to free gym membership Option to join a healthcare plan at a reduced rate. 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 our website. If you feel you have the necessary skills and attributes, are highly motivated and dedicated to making a positive difference to children’s lives then we would love to hear from you. For further information or to arrange a visit to the school please contact Mrs Judith Crook, PA to the Co-Headteachers, email j.crook@ridgeway.staffs.sch.uk To apply for the post, please complete the application form and equality and diversity monitoring form and return to Mrs Judith Crook, PA to the Co-Headteachers, email j.crook@ridgeway.staffs.sch.uk CVs will not be accepted. Applications should be made on the Primitas application form (a link can be found at the bottom of the advert). Closing date: Monday 2 nd February 2026 12.00 noon Interviews will take place week commencing 9 th February 2026 The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a ‘disclosure’ check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service