LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT Salary: Grade 3, SCP 4 £25,185 (FTE) Actual salary £14,323 per annum depending on years’ service Contract: Fixed term until 17 th 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 9.00 am – 3.30 pm (25 hrs per week) 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 gained ‘Good’ in our most recent Ofsted inspection 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 Learning Support Assistant to work with our children with Special Educational Needs. This role is a unique opportunity to work across different areas of the school delivering 1-1 and group interventions. This might be in class or within our Specialist Resource Provision ‘The Nest.’. Whilst work will be guided by the SEND team, the successful candidate should demonstrate the ability to use their own initiative when required. The successful candidate will: 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 Benefits: At our nursery, 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 nursery. 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. To apply for a post, please complete the application form and equality and diversity monitoring form and return to the PA to the Co-Headteacher, Mrs Judith Crook, 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). Applications can be emailed to headteacher@ridgeway.staffs.sch.uk or hr@primitas.co.uk For further information regarding the Academy, please visit our website at www.ridgeway.staffs.sch.uk A tour of The school will be included as part of the interview process Closing date: Tuesday 2 nd February 2026, 12 noon Interviews will take place week beginning 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