Teaching Assistant

Do you want to work in a friendly, supportive team where everyone’s wellbeing is a priority? All Saints is a friendly and happy school where children and staff feel safe and included. Our team prides itself on its inclusive nature and the success it has with supporting children’s learning so they can achieve their best outcomes. Our school's values are rooted in its Christian ethos, diversity and inclusivity.

We are recruiting for a Teaching Assistant in our School (ages 3-11), working with our most vulnerable SEN children with complex learning needs in our Enhanced Pathway provision. This vital role will be to support a high‑quality safe, fun and inclusive learning environment, assisting children with additional funding, as well as general teaching assistant duties within the classroom environment. The role includes engaging children in purposeful learning activities, meaningful play and fostering independence. The role can be physically demanding, with time spent at floor level or lifting primary age children, and intimate care such as nappy changing may be required.

If you have a positive and flexible approach, and the ability to take the initiative and a desire to learn then you may be the person we are looking for. We are seeking someone who is a team player, communicates well and is able to work effectively with children, parents, school staff and outside agencies. You will be supported by the senior leadership team, inclusion team and the SENCo.

A 30 minute lunchtime supervisor duty paid at grade 1.1, £13.28 per hour will be required. There may be Teacher cover opportunities available paid at grade 8.18 for the right candidate.

Successful applicants will have, or be working towards, GCSE grade C or above or equivalent in Maths and English. Candidates with level 3 qualifications are highly desired, and opportunities to work towards these qualifications will be supported by our commitment to professional development and apprenticeships.

The Employer reserves the right, where reasonably required for the proper operation of the school, to require the Employee to work with other age groups or classes across the school, including Early years, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.

This is a 3 day per week, 18hr plus 1.5hr lunchtime supervisor role, flexible working will be considered.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

The role of Teaching Assistant may be physically demanding and will require the postholder to be active throughout the school day, including supporting pupils in classrooms, around the school site and during educational activities. The role may involve assisting children who are distressed, dysregulated or displaying behaviours of concern. The postholder will be expected to use approved behaviour support strategies, follow individual pupil plans and school policies, and, where appropriately trained, support the safe management of challenging situations to ensure the wellbeing and safety of pupils and staff.

Ridgeway Education Trust is committed to safeguarding, equality and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff working in all its schools to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS, references and pre-employment safeguarding checks. All Leadership roles will require a Section 128 check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining a post. All cases are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed.