Teaching Assistant

Company: Riverside Academy
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Location: Newbold on Avon
Job Description:

We are looking for a highly skilled, dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team at Riverside Academy. You need to be committed to providing children with exceptional learning opportunities in a fun and caring environment, committed to teamwork, have a can‑do attitude with a good sense of humor and be prepared to go that extra mile.

Providing class support, you should be experienced in working with children and adapting and extending learning within a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment. Working with the class teacher, you will be responsible for providing excellent learning opportunities for all which may require structured small group or 1:1 activities to ensure the curriculum is accessed by all. You should have experience of delivering whole class learning and an ability to bring learning to life so that children have practical hands‑on learning experiences that foster a real love of learning.

We are looking for a candidate with enthusiasm and passion for providing the best outcome for all pupils, who:

  • is highly motivated
  • has consistently high expectations
  • nurtures a thirst for knowledge and understanding and a love of learning in all pupils
  • is committed to raising standards and achieving excellence for all
  • is a committed member of our school team
  • has high levels of organisation, proactivity and positivity
  • has a passion for driving up standards and improving outcomes for all pupils
  • able to demonstrate good behaviour management

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support your career and well‑being:

  • Generous Annual Leave: healthy work‑life balance.
  • Professional Development: Access diverse CPD and training opportunities to grow your skills.
  • Flexible & Family‑Friendly: We are committed to supporting flexible working and requests will be considered on an individual basis, including options such as part time, term‑time, home working, and other options that work for both the employee and the Trust.
  • Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from Blue Light Card offers and employee perks.
  • Well‑being Support: Receive comprehensive well‑being and employee assistance for you and your family.

Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment and Data Protection

At REAch2 we recognise that those who work in an academy are in a unique position in their care of children. The responsibility for all staff to safeguard pupils and promote their welfare, as stated in Section 175 of the Education Act (2002) is one that is central to our ethos, our policies and our actions. All children are deserving of the highest levels of care and safeguarding, regardless of their individual characteristics or circumstances, and we are committed to applying our policies to ensure effective levels of safeguarding and care are afforded to all our pupils.

To facilitate the recruitment of the best applicant for the job, we will conduct the recruitment and selection of staff in a professional, timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for all successful candidates, including a Children’s Barred List check if the role meets the criteria for regulated activity.

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Posted: June 4th, 2026