Teaching Assistant

We are seeking a committed, enthusiastic and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant team at Ravenstone Primary School. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting children to thrive both academically and personally within a nurturing, inclusive and ambitious school community. As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers to support high-quality teaching and learning across the curriculum. You will provide targeted support to individuals and small groups of pupils, including those with additional needs such as Special Educational Needs (SEN), English as an Additional Language (EAL), and social and emotional needs. Your role will be instrumental in ensuring that all children can access learning in a safe, engaging and supportive environment. You will contribute to creating a positive classroom culture by helping to maintain effective learning environments, preparing resources, supporting displays, and encouraging pupils to embody our core values: Happy, Kind, Creative, Honest, Determined and Respectful. You will also support the monitoring and assessment of pupil progress, working collaboratively with teachers to adapt learning and ensure every child reaches their potential. At Ravenstone, we believe in developing our staff as much as our pupils. You will be part of a dedicated and supportive team, with opportunities for professional growth through collaboration, training and development within the school and across the Wandle Learning Trust. This role is ideal for someone who: Is passionate about working with children and making a meaningful difference Enjoys working as part of a team and building positive relationships Brings energy, initiative and a nurturing approach to supporting learning Is committed to inclusion and supporting all children to succeed In return, Ravenstone offers a warm, welcoming environment where staff are valued, supported and encouraged to grow. You will be joining a school that is proud of its community, ambitious for its future, and deeply committed to providing the very best for its children. This is more than just a job — it’s a chance to be part of a school where little moments truly become big lessons. Ravenstone is part of the Wandle Learning Trust, a growing Multi Academy Trust with schools in South London and East Sussex, currently comprising of two secondary schools and eight primary schools. The Trust also runs the Wandle Learning Partnership, which oversees our English, Maths and Teaching DfE Hubs, as well as our sector leading phonics programme, Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and a Children’s Barred List check. The Wandle Learning Trust values the diversity of our students and is proud to inspire