Overview
TEACHING ASSISTANT – ADDITIONAL NEEDS (within our Special Resourced Provision)
Salary: Grade 3, SCP 4 (£25,185 per annum) Actual salary £14,323 per annum approx. depending on years of service
Contract: Fixed term until 17th July 2026 (linked to EHCP funding, so is likely to continue after this time)
Working Hours: Term Time only (38 pupil weeks). Additional time may be required on INSET days for training which will receive an additional payment
Monday to Friday, 25 hrs per week, 9.00 am – 3.30 pm
Start Date: November 2025
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.
About the role
Ridgeway Primary Academy is looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work within our Specialist Resource Provision, The Nest. The Nest accommodates a range of children, with (or awaiting) an EHCP, supporting varying needs including ASC, SEMH and communication and interaction needs. The successful candidate will provide support within one of the three rooms within the Nest. We are looking for someone who:
* Hold an NVQ L2/L3 Qualification or equivalent
* Have a good level of English and Maths skills
* Experience of supporting children with ASC, SEMH or communication & interaction needs would be an advantage but not essential as training will be provided
Whilst work will be guided by the teacher, The Nest rooms are in the main TA led, therefore the successful candidate should demonstrate the ability to use their own initiative when required.
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.
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 a 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: Tuesday 21st October 2025, 4.00 pm
Interviews will take place later that week
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