What skills and experience we're looking for We are looking for someone who has experience of supporting young people who present with additional needs and has a strong understanding of child learning and development. Applicants must have achieved a qualification in English/literacy and mathematics/numeracy, equivalent to at least Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework, (GCSE Grade C/4 or above, or Functional Skills Level 2 passes). Certificates will need to be providedto confirm the successful applicant holds these qualifications. Please see Job Description and Person Specification for further details. Please apply using the online facility. CVs or letters of application will not be accepted Teaching Assistants work for 39 weeks of the year, which includes 5 Inset days. Salary is paid in equal instalments all year around, including in August. What the school offers its staff Working with us gives access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, an employee benefits scheme, free car parking, and most importantly, a chance to make a difference on a daily basis. 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.