We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and motivated Teaching Assistant to join our friendly primary school team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to children’s learning, confidence and wellbeing. As part of our supportive staff team, you will work closely with teachers to create a positive, engaging and inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive. If you would like to join our Laurus family in a rewarding role that changes the lives of our pupils by empowering them to become the best that they can be then we would love to hear from you. Job Purpose To support the learning, personal development and inclusion of pupils in accordance with the ethos and policies of the school. To provide high standards of care and play opportunities for children between the ages of 4 and 11 years old in a safe, secure and stimulating kids club environment. Key Skills & Experience Sound educational background including GCSE’s in Maths and English (AC) or equivalent. Good knowledge and understanding of play and how to create opportunities for a wide range of ages and interests. Experience of working in a school environment would be advantageous. To learn more about what the Trust offer, including our wide range of employee benefits and access to further professional learning, visit our Careers page. At the Laurus Trust, we value the significance of a healthy work/life balance for our employees. Achieving a better balance can boost motivation and morale, lower stress levels, enhance performance and productivity, and make job opportunities more inclusive. Whenever feasible, we are committed to offering flexible arrangements from the very start, which could include options like part-time roles, term-time working, Job-sharing and compressed hours. Please note a full application must be submitted as CV’s will unfortunately not be accepted in line with our safer recruitment process. We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date. Disability Confident Employer We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications. Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments for an interview, please highlight this to our Recruitment Team in advance.