SEND Teaching Assistant

The ideal candidate will hold high aspirations for every child, empowering them to fully access learning, thrive and participate in all aspects of school life. You will possess a natural ability to build excellent, trusting relationships while working collaboratively within our school community. If you are passionate about fostering inclusivity and helping a child reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you. We are seeking an enthusiastic team player who: Has a vision and passion for ensuring the best outcomes for all pupils through excellent primary education Instinctively adapts learning to ensure every child, regardless of their starting point, accesses the magic of the lesson Is a team player with excellent communication and organisational skills Is a proactive professional who engages with families and contributes to the wider school community. Aligns with our core values and can actively support our long-term vision What Sandhills Offers You: The opportunity to grow and develop as an educator A good school that is continuing its journey of improvement Pupils who are happy, confident and love to learn Colleagues who really believe in the direction of the school and maximising the chances of everyone in it A sharp focus on colleague wellbeing, with workload considerations at the heart of all decision making An excellent programme of CPLD The opportunity to be part of a supportive Trust with network links and colleagues across a variety of school context About Our School Sandhills Community Primary School is a friendly and welcoming school, serving a diverse and vibrant community on the outskirts of Oxford city centre. Through a focus on our values of Respect, Relationships, Responsibility and Resilience, we encourage everyone in our school community to work hard and care for each other. By creating a positive learning environment and delivering an engaging curriculum, we aim to provide the conditions in which all our pupils can succeed, both academically and as citizens of the future. Sandhills has a hard-working, supportive and friendly team of staff. Our pupils are curious and enthusiastic to learn. They are proud of their school and enjoy being part of this welcoming community. Sandhills offers a fantastic working environment with great indoor and outdoor facilities including a large sports field, an amphitheatre and extensive wild area. Our school community extends to highly supportive families, Governing Body and PTA. Sandhills is also part of an extensive professional network across the River Learning Trust, which encourages collaboration, research and learning for all pupils, teachers and parents in the school community. Education has the power to change lives, communities and society for the better. At RLT we believe that we can achieve more for our pupils, trainees, staff and communities by working together rather than alone. Schools in RLT are united by a common bel