Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant 1-1

Salary: Grade 3 - £25,185 FTE - (£21,163 pro rata to hours and days worked 35.83 hours per week, 39 weeks per year)

Start Date: January 2026

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated professional to join our Team at Richard Lee Primary School. We are seeking an inspiring and excellent Teaching Assistant who is dedicated to supporting our pupils' learning and development, particularly through one-to-one interactions.

The successful applicant will:

• Be an excellent practitioner with a passion for supporting teaching and learning in the classroom.

• Engage, enthuse, and motivate pupils, fostering a positive learning environment.

• Work collaboratively with the teaching staff while also being able to work independently when required.

• Assist in delivering a curriculum that inspires and engages pupils, providing tailored support to meet individual needs.

• Be a committed, highly competent, energised, reflective, and resilient individual who can adapt to the dynamic classroom environment.

• Provide focused one-to-one support to pupils, particularly those who may require additional help, ensuring they receive the personal attention and challenge needed to progress.

• Support the development of independent learning skills, helping pupils to manage their own learning and encouraging them to take ownership of their tasks.

• Build strong relationships with pupils to enhance their school experience and overall wellbeing.

• You will demonstrate a commitment to ensuring that every pupil receives the support they need to reach their full potential. We are dedicated to delivering a stimulating and enjoyable learning experience, enriched by a variety of activities and environments.

Our School Culture

At Richard Lee Primary, we pride ourselves on being a welcoming and supportive workplace. We value teamwork and collaboration, recognising the importance of strong relationships among staff and pupils. We believe that every child can achieve their targets with the right support and understanding.

If you share our commitment to making a difference in the lives of pupils and want to be part of a vibrant team, we would love to hear from you.

What We Offer You:

• A range of benefits, including cycle to work, free parking, an employee discount scheme, health cashback plan, provision of an iPad, and a strong commitment to staff wellbeing.

• Recognition initiatives through the Trust's people strategy and well-being committee.

• An annual Learning & Teaching Conference for all Teaching Staff.

• As part of Castle Phoenix Trust, you will have opportunities for professional development and collaboration with colleagues and leaders. The Trust is dedicated to investing in staff and ensuring the best possible outcomes for our pupils. Our values of Respect to All, From All, Innovation, and Collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.

Richard Lee Primary has a great deal to be proud of. We are the kind of place people want to work, with a meaningful focus on excellence and a desire to continuously improve.

Our headteacher, Jenny Stafford, would be delighted to meet you and discuss the opportunity further. To organise a visit, please email Joyti Khara.

Closing Date: 09:00am Monday 12th January 2026

Interview Date: TBC

If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date for applications, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

Please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2024.

These posts are exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and as such, appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Trust is committed to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of children and young people, and creating a culture of vigilance and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and vigilance.