What skills and experience we're looking for
Part time - 0.7 FTE (Mornings Only) - Required for January 2025 or as soon as possible - Permanent
“Pupils are enthusiastic and conscientious learners.”
“Pupils and staff have very positive relationships which create a harmonious learning environment throughout the school.” (Ofsted, June 2019)
You will be someone who:
• has a thorough knowledge and understanding of the EYFS framework
• consistently demonstrates high expectations and can support pupils to achieve;
• demonstrates and expects excellent oral language skills;
• is self-motivated, creative and empathetic;
• is committed to and enthusiastic about working within a team of professionals who are dedicated to nurturing and developing the whole child;
• is committed to the inclusion of all children and their families.
In return, we can offer ongoing training and development opportunities within school and across the Whitley Excellence Cluster (WEC).
What the school offers its staff
Please email officemanager@theridgeway.reading.sch.uk for more details or visit the school website -
Applications will be considered upon receipt
This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance.
The Ridgeway Primary School is committed to inclusion and equity. We welcome talented applicants from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.