Salary: £24,027 - £24,404 FTE (£18,315 - £18,603 pro rata) Sunnyside Primary Academy is a vibrant and inclusive learning community where children are at the heart of everything we do. We have a committed and supportive team, engaged families, and enthusiastic learners. We are looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our team and support pupils across the primary age range, including those with additional needs. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a school where relationships are authentic, supportive, and respectful, and where collegiality prevails. The Role: As a Teaching Assistant, you will: Provide learning support across a range of activities to promote learning Work with individuals or groups of pupils, supporting their educational, emotional, and social development Assist in planning and preparing resources in line with the curriculum Work with planned interventions or strategies from external agencies Maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment Foster pupils’ independence, confidence, and self-esteem Support off-site visits and extracurricular activities Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all pupils at all times. The Ideal Candidate: We are seeking someone who is: ✔ Committed to making a positive difference in our academy. ✔ An effective communicator who builds strong relationships with staff, pupils, and parents. ✔ Experienced in working with pupils across the primary age range, including those with additional needs. ✔ Passionate about providing the best opportunities for children, every day. ✔ Able to work as part of a collaborative and professional team. Why Join Sunnyside Primary Academy? A welcoming, supportive, and professional learning environment. A strong commitment to professional development, including a structured induction programme. A school that values and respects all staff, providing opportunities for growth and progression. In Return: You can be assured that you will be joining a successful Multi Academy Trust that has a great track record in helping children to succeed no matter what their background. The Trust is dedicated to valuing and developing the workforce whether that be through ensuring a fair workload or offering access to bespoke CPD from the Learning Alliance to enhance professional growth. We believe in looking after the people who make a huge difference to our children, their families and the communities we serve. That’s why we give everyone who joins a Perkbox account – with 24/7 access to perks and discounts, plus curated wellbeing tools to look after your physical and mental health. It’s part of our commitment to look after you. Here’s what you can look forward to: Hundreds of global and local perks, available online 24/7 Shopping discounts from the biggest brands, all year round Save money on everything from the supermarket shop to summer holidays A free Employee Assistance Programme from Vivup If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education”. The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation. All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.