Job Description

Job Reference #

EDV/2025/GRPA/74940

Location

President Road, Berryfields, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0YA

Contract Type

Fixed Term/Term Time Only

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

20,979.00 - 21,388.00 Annually (Actual)


Bucks Pay Range 1b, Scale point 8 - 10 (24,473 - 24,950 FTE), 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus INSET days)

Closing Date

11:59pm, 20th Jul 2025

Start Date

3rs September 2025

Positions Available

1

Interview Date(s)

Tuesday 22nd July and Wednesday 23rd July 2025
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About this Role

We are looking for a highly skilled, dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team at Green Ridge Primary 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.



As a member of the academy's support staff team you will be responsible for supporting the development of all children, including those with SEN/D and for whom English is an additional language, supporting their knowledge, understanding and skills across all areas of learning. This may be supporting children on a one-to-one basis, supporting small groups or delivering interventions and additional support to children as needed. This will be a flexible role which could be working with all children across the academy, from Early Years to Key Stage 2. The role also includes supervising children during break and lunchtimes, both on the playground and in the dining room as well as providing short-term cover for staff absences.

What

we're

looking for:

We welcome applications from candidates with experience from educational or other relevant childcare backgrounds. We also welcome applications for graduates who are looking to gain experience before enrolling onto a teacher-training programme.

The successful candidate will have:

+ The motivation and passion to achieve the very best for the children with additional needs in our care and be relentless in the pursuit of excellence + A good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and/or a good understanding of the Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 curriculum + A good understanding of the range of additional needs that pupils can have and how best to support them + The ability to work independently as well as part of a wider team + The ability to work on initiative + A 'can-do' approach to all aspects of academy life + A willingness to undertake professional development and grow their skills + Excellent communication skills and a good sense of humour For further information about the role come and visit our school! To book your visit or for an informal discussion, please contact the school office. School visits are encouraged but are by appointment only.

Why Work with REAch2 Academy Trust?

Join REAch2 Academy Trust, one of the UK's largest primary academy trusts, with a mission to unlock the potential of every child, regardless of their background. Here's why joining our team can be an exciting and fulfilling career choice:

Excellence & Development

: We prioritise high standards and offer extensive professional development and career growth opportunities.

Supportive & Collaborative:

Be part of a strong, collaborative community of over 60 schools where every voice is valued, and best practices are shared.

Well-being Focus

: We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer robust well-being support for all staff.

Diversity & Inclusion

: We celebrate diversity and believe that varied perspectives strengthen our schools.

Innovation & Impact

: Bring creativity to the classroom and make a real difference in children's lives.

Making a difference

: Working with REAch2 means contributing to something bigger than yourself. You'll be helping to shape the lives of young learners, making a meaningful impact on communities and future generations.
Join us to grow your career, collaborate with passionate educators, and make a lasting impact on future generations.

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. Join REAch2 for a rewarding career with great benefits!

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.


We will seek to recruit the best applicant for the job based on the abilities, qualifications, experience as measured against the job description and person specification. The recruitment and selection of staff will be conducted 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.



All information is stored securely, and any information supplied by unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed through a confidential waste system six months after the decision has been communicated, in accordance with our information and records retention policy.


The Trust ensures all applicant data is stored and processed appropriately. For further details on how your information will be managed during the recruitment process please refer to our Privacy Notice for Job Applications.