Job Description

POST TITLE

: Teaching Assistant (TA)

SALARY

: 30,288 - 31,611 per annum (actual salary 19,268 - 20,109 pro rata)

HOURS

: 26 hours per week

CONTRACT

: Permanent

REPORTING TO

: Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion

Richard Alibon is a great place to work. We will provide you with:

a vibrant and supportive working environment to help you grow your career with us and beyond regular opportunities to grow further, stretch yourself and learn new skills the support you need to achieve your full potential
We have an excellent track record of growing teachers and teaching assistants, at all stages of their careers, within our happy and committed team.

Currently we have a vacancy for a teaching assistant.

The successful applicant will work under the guidance/instruction of teaching staff to:

undertake work/care/support programmes to enable all pupils make excellent progress with their learning; ensure that access to the curriculum is accessible for all pupils; assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. ensure the welfare and care needs of all pupils are met.
Richard Alibon has an additionally resourced provision (ARP) for children with complex needs, and staff are expected to support children within this provision as required.

We are seeking an individual with the following attributes and skills:

Excellent interpersonal skills and professional conduct. Good written and spoken English Ability to work individually and as part of a team GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths; or graduate degree Knows they can make a real difference to the learning made by our children
This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate taking time out before starting a teaching degree or post graduate teacher training course.

Richard Alibon Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. We comply fully with the ethos of safer recruitment and undertake all relevant checks. Applicants will be required to complete a 'Disqualification by Association' Applicant Declaration as part of the safeguarding procedure.

Richard Alibon Primary school is committed to developing a rich culture, a diverse workforce and a healthy work environment in which every employee is treated fairly, is respected and has the opportunity to contribute to the success of the school, while having the opportunity to achieve their full potential as individuals.

Diversity at Richard Alibon refers to all the characteristics that make individuals different from each other. It includes characteristics or factors such as religion, race, ethnic origin, language, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other potential factor of difference. We understand that thewide range of experiences and perspectives resulting from such diversity promotes innovation and success within our school.

Closing Date: 6th November 2025

Applications must be made via the Application form found on our website.

CV's will not be accepted.nt.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 30,288.00-31,611.00 per year

Work Location: In person