Temporary 3 terms in the first instance (Term Time on
Mon – Fri 9am – 12pm – 15 hours per week
Closing Date: 12 noon Wednesday 15th July
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.
Requirements for the role:
We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who will:
- Work closely with the class teachers to ensure the needs of the child is 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.
“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”
This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting www.crb.gov.uk.
Application packs are available for immediate download comprising job description & person specification, application form, recruitment monitoring form and guidance notes.
Please return application forms with covering letter by email to office@ravensmead.staffs.sch.uk or by post to the following address:
Ravensmead Primary School
Chapel Street
Bignall End
Stoke On Trent
Staffordshire ST7 8QD
Headteacher: Mrs M. Goodall
Tel: 01782 987130
Email: office@ravensmead.staffs.sch.uk
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