Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting young learners and helping them thrive in their early educational journey? Do you have a strong background in delivering Read Write including phonics and experience working with Key Stage 1 pupils?

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team at Redhill Primary School, a vibrant primary school committed to nurturing confident, curious, and capable learners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality Read Write Inc. phonics sessions in small groups and one-to-one settings.
• Provide tailored support to KS1 children, helping to raise attainment in reading, writing, and early numeracy.
• Work collaboratively with class teachers to create an inclusive and engaging learning environment.
• Assist in tracking pupil progress and adapting support strategies accordingly.
• Foster a positive, nurturing atmosphere that promotes resilience and a love of learning.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has a proven track record of delivering Read Write Inc. phonics effectively.
• Brings experience supporting KS1 children, especially those with varying learning needs.
• Is a team player with excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Is proactive, patient, and passionate about making a difference.

Redhill is a newly built one form entry primary school on the edge of Cannock Chase in Staffordshire and has a culture of ambition, high expectation and aspiration academically and in social behaviours of both staff and students.

Redhill is a cooperative school which has values and an inclusive culture woven throughout its curriculum and daily routines. This culture embraces safeguarding, personal development and welfare along with an engagement and commitment from all the school staff to do the very best it can for individuals.

At Shaw Education Trust, we believe every role has the power to transform a life. Whether you’re supporting behind the scenes, inspiring in the classroom, or leading with vision, you will be part of something truly meaningful.

Our values—opportunity, integrity, community, and equity—guide everything we do. Our vision is “Opening doors to the world through the power of learning.” We bring this to life through our mission: working together to inspire communities where every school is valued, every voice matters, and every learner thrives.

We are a dynamic and growing family of primary, secondary, and special schools, proudly serving communities from Birmingham to Bury.

Our people are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to their development through high-quality training, apprenticeships, talent development programmes, and research opportunities, we empower our staff to thrive as skilled, confident professionals. We champion wellbeing, value every 

voice, and foster a culture where you feel supported, motivated, and inspired to make a real difference.

You will join a collaborative network of schools where shared expertise and a strong professional community drive success. Every academy within our Trust has an equal voice, and every colleague plays a vital role in shaping tailored learning experiences that raise aspirations and build brighter futures.

If you have the passion, dedication, and drive to help shape lives and create futures filled with promise, we would love you to join our team.

Together, let’s make the remarkable happen.

We believe every child has the potential to be extraordinary.

Shaw Education Trust offer the following employee benefits with your Teaching or Support Staff employment:

• An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)
• Support Staff only based on working full time, all year - Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years’ service including Bank Holidays) 
• Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoy health services designed to support your well-being.
• Free DiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Support and Teaching), Exclusive discounts to save money with a wide selection of discounts and exclusive offers from hundreds of the biggest brands. 
• Free Eye Tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to our Institute of Education and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute and flourish in your role and in the Trust. 

We know our people are the key to our success and so we’re committed to ensuring the employment experience at Shaw Education Trust is a rewarding one.   

Actual Salary: £19,919 - £20,544

Working hours: 32.5 hours – 38 weeks plus 5 Inset days – 39 weeks