Teaching Assistant Ravensmead Primary School

Ravensmead Primary School

Temporary 3 terms in the first instance (Term Time)

Monday – Friday 9am – 12pm (15 hours per week)

Closing Date: 12 noon Wednesday 15th July 2023

Salary Range:
Grade 4 Scale point 6 £ 25,989 FTE, £9,103 pro rata

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant. Required from 1st September 2026.

• Work closely with the class teachers to ensure the needs of the child are met.
• Provide tailored 1:1 support for a child with additional needs, including small group work where appropriate.
• Adapt learning activities daily to ensure access to a differentiated and highly personalised curriculum.
• Work proactively and flexibly to meet the child’s evolving needs.
• Collaborate closely with the SENCO and external agencies to deliver targeted support.
• Foster strong, positive relationships between home and school, making parents feel welcome and involved.
• Engage with multiple external professionals to implement best‑practice strategies.
• Hold at least a Level 3 for Teaching Assistants (or equivalent qualification).
• Ideally, possess training or experience in language, communication and interaction techniques, alongside experience supporting children with neurodiverse needs.
• The successful candidate will work Monday to Friday in line with the child’s Education Health Care Plan.

• Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification.
• Training or experience in language, communication and interaction techniques.
• Experience supporting children with neurodiverse needs.

This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.