TEACHING ASSISTANT Salary: Grade 4, SCP 5 - 6 (£25,583 – £25,989) Actual salary £18,220 - £18,510 per annum approx. depending on years of service Contract: Permanent 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 8.45am – 12.15pm and 1.30 pm – 3.30 pm (27.5 hrs per week) Start Date: November 2025 or sooner 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 (part of Primitas Learning Partnership) is looking to appoint an experienced & enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support teaching & learning in Yr 6 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 November 2025 or sooner. 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 KS2 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. 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: Friday 19 th Sept 2025, 3.00 pm Interviews will take place week beginning 22 nd September 2025