Teaching Assistant

We are recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join our team! Ruishton CofE Primary School, part of The Oak Partnership Trust, seeks to appoint a Part Time teaching assistant. We seek to employ a member of staff who is flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the school and the pupils. We are looking for someone who is passionate, patient, empathetic and who has a passion working with children to help and nurture their educational journey.

Key responsibilities include

Working 1

1 with pupils with a range of specific SEND needs as requiredWork to provide activities and learning such as reading, writing with small groups of pupils under the supervision of the class teacherImplementing adaptations to learning identified by the class teacher and SENDCoWork as part of the staff team to support teaching provision and pupil's learningProvide objective and accurate feedback to the pupil/s, helping them to extend their learningSupport and supervise pupils at break and lunchtimes

Experience Desirable

Experience in educationExperience Supporting pupils with SEND needsExcellent communication skills and working well as part of a teamExperience with medical support for children in school

Hours of work

Part time. Term time only. 18.25 hours a week. 8.45am-3.20pm 3 days per week

Closing date

16th November 2026

Interview date

To Be Confirmed

Start Date

ASAP

Safeguarding statement

The Oak Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All positions at The Oak Partnership Trust and within our schools require appropriate references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance. Please see our Recruitment, Selection and Ex-Offenders Policy for more information.

Note

We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.The Oak Partnership Trust reserves the right to close an advertisement to applications ahead of the advertised closure date. Shortlisting and interviews may therefore take place prior to the closing date, so we encourage early applications.