1:1 Teaching Assistant

Bridge Farm Primary School wish to appoint a 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a named pupil either in or out of the classroom and at playtimes. We would want to appoint a flexible and dedicated professional with classroom experience.

The role is 32.5 hours per week, term time only.

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

• A variety of communication skills to respond to the needs of children.

• Empathy and understanding children's individual learning abilities.

• 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.

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.

Futura Learning Partnership is a partnership of schools which span 5 local authority areas: Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol, North Bristol, North Somerset, Somerset and South Gloucestershire. Working together to provide a high quality educational experience for all students in their care and be a truly inclusive provider of 2-18 education in the area. We are a mixed MAT, comprising 6 secondary, 21 primary and a special school. We work in partnership with the Diocese of Bath and Wells, which brings considerable benefit to all our schools.

The closing date for applications is: 23:59 on 23/02/2025

Interviews are likely to be held shortly after

No CVs or agencies please

To apply:

- Download the JD/PS, Recruitment Pack (and Candidate pack if relevant)

- Click on the ‘apply’ button within the vacancy advertised on the Futura Learning Jobsite

- Complete and submit your online application before the closing date.

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 and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Your suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. For this post, prior to appointment Futura Learning Partnership will apply for a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring check, a Children’s Barred list check, two satisfactory references, satisfactory pre-employment health screening, online searches and for Teachers, a Prohibition Check in relation to the children’s workforce. In some settings a Declaration will be required in order to meet our obligations under the ‘Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006.

Equal Opportunities

At Futura Learning Partnership, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, and everyone is treated fairly. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to supporting our staff to achieve their full potential.