Teaching Assistant

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 At St Nicholas' Chantry Primary School, we pride ourselves on our high standards, caring atmosphere and sense of fun in learning in a Christian setting. We want our children to be confident in developing their skills, knowledge and attitudes. We do this through a creative daily curriculum, out of school activities, special events and learning how to learn as well as what to learn. In this way we believe we give our children a great start and follow our three watch words: Create Aspire Nurture. At St Nick's we CAN. Please see the School website for further information Purpose of the role of a Teaching Assistant (see the JD for accountabilities): Under the supervision of the class teacher and/or SENCO, to undertake a range of directed activities to support the educational and development needs of pupils. This will involve assisting teachers with the organisational and maintenance of classroom resources and to contribute to the supervision and welfare of pupils throughout the school. What You'll Bring to Futura

We are looking for a motivated and inspirational teaching assistant who will:

• Have a good standard of education (5 x GCSE's - English and Maths C or above) and a relevant, recognised qualification such as NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent
• Have a minimum of 2 years recent relevant experience, supporting pupils in the classroom
• Be able to plan and implement effective actions for pupils at risk of underachieving, a natural communicator with the ability to relate to both pupils and adults, very good IT skills and good use of initiative are some of the skills required.
• Demonstrate a passion for creating a supportive and inclusive environment for all members of our school community.
• Align with our trust-wide values by bringing a positive, collaborative approach to their work and a willingness to continuously develop professionally.
What We Offer to Support Your Growth


• 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.
Application Deadline: 7th January 2025 Interviews are likely to be held soon after. PLEASE NOTE: Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement. Futura Learning Partnership is Committed to Safeguarding