We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and proactive Teaching Assistant to join our Primary team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children’s learning, development and wellbeing. You will work alongside class teachers to provide high-quality support in the classroom, deliver small‑group interventions and help create a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with young children and is committed to helping them reach their full potential. 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. This position is contracted on a 30 hours per week 5 days Term Time Only. This means you will mainly work when the school is open to pupils and will not need to work during the school holidays unless the contract requires you to do so. Job Purpose To support the learning, personal development and inclusion of pupils in accordance with the ethos and policies of the school. Key Skills & Experience Sound educational background including GCSE’s in Maths and English (AC) or equivalent. Experience working in a school environment would be advantageous. Ideally possess prior experience within a similar role. 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.