About this Role We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant to join the vibrant team in our successful and happy school. The candidate will support the class teacher in developing and implementing effective differentiated programmes to ensure that the child can reach their full potential and also act as a Teaching Assistant for the class as required. The successful applicant will be able to liaise well with the class teacher, senior leaders and professionals as well as use their own initiative when necessary. There is an excellent opportunity for some additional training to ensure consistency in the support for the child. This role is Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 3.30pm We are looking for: An experienced TA/ LSA or someone who is excited to learn and grow in this role; A TA/ LSA who believes that all children can succeed both socially and academically; A TA/ LSA who has high expectations and believes that all children are capable of remarkable things; A TA/ LSA who is keen to be involved in all areas of school life; An ambitious TA/ LSA who is looking for the opportunity to develop further as a professional within a high achieving supportive environment; A TA/ LSA who shows commitment to reflecting on learning and teaching strategies; A TA/ LSA who is dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of children. We can offer you: A friendly, enthusiastic and supportive staff team; Hard working, aspirational children; Access to high quality CPD; Opportunities to work collaboratively through close links with other schools; Additional non-contact time to support staff well-being; A very supportive governing body; A fantastic Trust team; A leadership team that embraces creativity, innovation and ambition; You are very welcome to come and visit our school. Please email the school office office@crabtreeinfants.herts.sch.uk to book a visit or chat. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion. If you have the drive to be successful in this role, please complete an online application. Crabtree Schools are part of The Ivy Learning Trust. Ivy Learning Trust is a small, inclusive family of community schools based in North London and Hertfordshire. We believe in a fair and just society. That is why we offer the very best education to all our children. In all our schools our learning culture creates reflective and resilient pupils who love, and take ownership of, their learning. We are committed to staff well-being and have made great strides in reducing workloads. We offer a culture of care, excellent professional development and exciting career opportunities across the MAT. Ivy Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding the wellbeing of our pupils and young people. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS and online social media check. Further information about the disclosure can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service. Employment at Ivy Learning Trust is also subject to: Satisfactory references Barred list check (regulated activity roles) Section 128 check (for applicable roles) Overseas criminal records check (where required) Identity check Right to work in the UK Evidence of qualifications applicable to the role Confirmation of registration with applicable registered body where applicable