What skills and experience we're looking for We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who is enthusiastic, patient and committed to supporting children’s learning and wellbeing. The successful candidate will be able to work effectively as part of a team, support pupils individually and in small groups, and help create a positive and inclusive learning environment. Good communication skills, a caring and flexible approach, and a willingness to support children with additional needs are essential. Experience of working with children in a school or similar setting is desirable but not essential, as training and support will be provided. What the school offers its staff Sandy Lane Primary School offers a welcoming, supportive and inclusive working environment where staff are valued and encouraged to develop professionally. We provide a strong team ethos, opportunities to gain experience working with a range of pupils, and ongoing support from experienced staff. We are committed to staff wellbeing and work collaboratively to ensure a positive and rewarding working experience for all members of our school community. 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.