The Role 

Redwell Primary School are looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant 25 hours to work across Years R, 1 and 2  (Fixed term until 17th July 2026) to join the team. You need to be patient, hard-working and have high expectations for yourself and pupils. The post holder’s prime duties will be assisting the teacher with day-to-day work and helping to deliver learning programmes for individuals and small groups. A commitment to the life of the school is vital! School tours are encouraged. 

Key Tasks: 

• To support teachers and pupils in the delivery of quality teaching and learning. 

• Support for groups and individuals including intervention work across EYFS and Year 1
• Record keeping for assessments / intervention / pupil progress
• Help raise standards of achievement for pupils 
• Provide for the social, emotional and personal development of pupils

About You 

You will need: 

• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent 

• Proven track record of strong and consistent behaviour management 

• A working knowledge of relevant and effective interventions and how to support pupils with possible barriers to learning 

• Skilled at making and sustaining positive relationships with children 
• Desirable to be Read Write Inc phonics trained
• Flexibility to support 1:1 when required

• Able to stimulate children’s interest in learning 

• Able to work closely with pupils who are finding learning difficult, or those who have experienced a feeling of failure 

• Skilled at developing children’s self-esteem and motivation so that they become resilient, independent learners 

• Capable of delivering intervention work and maintaining appropriate records 

• Knowledge and understanding of how children learn 

• Familiar with IT and its educational uses or approaches 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills 

Benefits: 

• Access to retail discounts and technology schemes

• Access to Cycle to Work  

• 24/7 access to a free Employee Assistance Programme to provide confidential advice and guidance on any personal and/or work-related matter.  

• Free Mindfulness training with a qualified and experienced professional  

• An open and collaborative working environment, not just within your academy but also across the Trust where innovation is encouraged.  

• Discounted gym membership  

• Commitment to exploring ways to reduce email traffic and confine email replies to office hours – while recognising our employee’s preferences for when they work  

• Commitment to continuously review workload issues and explore options for simpler, less onerous methods and processes.