As Teaching Assistant 1:1 you will be responsible for supporting pupils in the classroom which may at times involve 1:1 support and at playtimes. We would want to appoint a flexible and dedicated professional with classroom experience. Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached. You will be working alongside the class teacher to provide a high standard of support and will need to be able to plan, deliver and monitor work to meet the needs of the children.

We are looking for a flexible and dedicated Teaching Assistant who possesses:

• A variety of communication skills to respond to the needs of the children.
• Empathy and understanding children's individual learning abilities.
• Knowledge, understanding and experience of working with children who have ASD.
• Knowledge, understanding and experience of working with children who have communication and interaction difficulties.
• An understanding of the National Curriculum for KS1 and KS2
• Patience and a good sense of humour
• Flexibility
• Willing to go the extra mile for the children in their care.
• Demonstrates a passion for creating a supportive and inclusive environment for all members of our school community.
• Aligns with our trust-wide values by bringing a positive, collaborative approach to their work and a willingness to continuously develop professionally.
  
  Professional Growth: Continuous Professional Development (CPD), inset days, rotation and secondment opportunities, and leadership succession programmes.
• Wellbeing Support: Initiatives like 'Wellbeing Moments,' flexible working arrangements, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for mental health support.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Generous defined pension schemes, Health Cash-back Plan (covering dentist, physiotherapy appointments etc.), and multiple retail discount schemes.
• Sustainability Commitment: Reducing our carbon footprint through our Climate and Nature initiatives across all schools.
• Inclusive Culture: A collaborative environment where diversity is celebrated, helping staff bring their best selves to work and thrive in their roles.
Further details about the role Are you a passionate professional ready to build your future? Do you want to work in a supportive environment where your skills and contributions are valued? Join us! At Futura Learning Partnership, we are committed to creating an environment where every employee - whether in teaching, support, or leadership - can flourish. We strive to attract, develop, and retain the very best talent by creating a culture that values professional development, wellbeing, and inclusion. Your Role in Building Brighter Futures As a Teaching Assistant 1:1 at St Johns C of E Primary School, you will play a key role in contributing to the delivery of Futura's mission statement of "Building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish". We are looking for an individual who is passionate about living our values and making a positive impact on all the young people in our Trust.