Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant, SCP 6 £25,989 per annum working 37 hours per week term time only plus 10 days (5 staff training days + 5 in non-term time) which equates to an actual salary of £22,929 per annum (pay award pending)

Permanent Post required for September 2026

We are delighted to be offering an opportunity to join Ridgeway Primary Academy’s amazing staff. You will have the privilege of working with our fantastic children as part of our team, helping them to be ready for lives filled with success.

Ridgeway is a popular, inclusive 2-form entry primary school with 450 on roll at the heart of a vibrant and supportive community. Our children are enthusiastic learners, supported by a staff team who bring energy and a determination to support children to be their very best. Our school motto is, ‘Proud, Unique, Ambitious’: we recognise the different strengths of our children and we help them to unlock their potential - and children and staff alike are proud of that achievement.

We are seeking to appoint a kind, flexible and energetic Teaching Assistant to work in our school. Applicants will have a proven track record of successfully supporting teaching and learning in a primary setting. In addition, the successful candidate will:

• Have drive, passion, determination and boundless energy;

• Have high expectations of themselves, all children and the school community as a whole;

• Understand how to engage children in learning to secure good progress;

• Never give up on children;

• Work effectively with parents and families;

We can offer:

• An amazing staff team to work with;

• A supportive and dynamic leadership team;

• Commitment to your continued professional development;

• Wonderful, friendly, enthusiastic and well-behaved children.;

• Supportive and committed governors and trust colleagues.

Please have a look at our website at www.ridgewayprimaryacademy.co.uk to get an idea of who we are.

The deadline for applications is 12pm on Wednesday 1st July, 2026. All applications must be submitted via the MyNewTerm portal.

Ridgeway Primary Academy and Tyne Coast Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks including an enhanced DBS with barred list check.

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone who discloses a disability where their application meets the minimum criteria for the post.