Fixed 2 term (Spring and Summer 2025) with possibility to extend into 2627 Academic Year, Term time only  

Hours – Part time, up to 20 hours per week. We warmly welcome visits to school and/or informal discussions with Mr Symonds or Mrs Crisell

Working Days: Wednesday to Friday.

Typical daily pattern – 8:50-15:20 with 1 hour lunch duty twice a week and half hour lunch. 

Closing Date – Sunday 14th December 2025 

Grade C, SCP 2-6: £12.65 - £13.47 per hour depending on experience plus SEND Allowance.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented individual who is looking for an ideal work life balance to join our team from January. The school is looking for a highly committed and nurturing individual who is eager to develop their skills as a teaching assistant and become part of a dedicated and skilled staffing team at RTS.

We can offer a strong programme of induction, mentoring and training to allow the successful candidate to develop their skills as a practitioner.

The school has a long history of supporting the professional development and wellbeing of its staff. the current Headteacher was once a newly qualified teacher at RTS.

Job Purpose:

• To support pupils in learning as effectively as possible both in group and individual situations.
• To support the class teacher in the delivery of the Numeracy and Literacy.
• To support the class teacher in the delivery of other areas of the curriculum as appropriate giving educational support as directed.
• To work with the class teacher on the preparation of lessons and materials as appropriate.
• To work with the class teacher to develop and implement a system of monitoring and recording progress.
• Assistance with pupil assessment and reporting procedures
• To provide regular feedback to the teacher about pupils.
• Providing emotional support to help better functioning in class and access to the curriculum.
• To attend staff meetings, team meetings and staff development training where appropriate.
• To be aware of and adhere to school procedures.
• To contribute to the health and well-being of pupils.
• To contribute to the planning and maintenance of appropriate standards of behaviour in school.
• To be aware of confidential issues related to home/pupil/teacher/school and work and to keep confidences appropriately.
• Having contact with parents, and with education and similar professionals
• To design, prepare and maintain displays and specific learning resources under the direction of the teacher.
• To contribute to the planning and maintenance of appropriate standards of behaviour in school
• To support an effective teamwork process.
• Any other duties and responsibilities as may be reasonably required, commensurate with the grade of the post.

We can offer you:

• Enthusiastic Children who are eager to learn.
• A welcoming and passionate staffing team with high expectations for every child.
• An inclusive school with effective SEND support and an excellent SENDCo
• An experienced and dedicated Senior leadership Team who prioritise the wellbeing of the staffing team.
• A well-resourced and forward-thinking school committed to growth and development for all.
• The opportunity to be part of a supportive, innovative Multi Academy Trust.
• A supportive governing body and active Friends PTA
• A community that seeks to live its vision daily for every child in our care.
• A supportive Academy Trust with opportunities for professional development and networking

The successful candidate:

• Will have high expectations for every child in their care.
• Will have the commitment and energy to support the vision and mission of the school.
• Will have the skills to work effectively as part of the staffing team.
• Be totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to undergo an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Visits to our school are warmly encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the school at admin@richardtaylor.ycst.co.uk

See what our staff say about the way we support staff to grow as professionals in our learning community. Quotes from the most recent staffing survey:

‘I have never worked in such a caring setting with SLT who believe fully in the staff and children.'

'I have never felt so confident in, trusted by and cared for by an SLT team than I do at RTS.'