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

As a Teaching Assistant at Bridge Farm 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.

Bridge Farm Primary School is a vibrant and inclusive community with a strong commitment to nurturing the whole child. We pride ourselves on our supportive ethos, high expectations, and collaborative approach, ensuring every child receives the best possible start to their education.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will be responsible for:

Supporting children in their learning across the curriculum

Responding to the individual needs of children with empathy and understanding

Working with pupils who have communication and interaction difficulties

Supporting the class teacher to create an inclusive and engaging learning environment

What You’ll Bring to Futura

We are looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant who:

Qualifications:

Relevant qualifications or training in working with children (desirable)

Experience:

Experience working with children in a school environment

Understanding of KS1 and KS2 curricula

Experience supporting pupils with SEND, particularly communication and interaction needs

Skills:

A variety of communication strategies to support children

Strong communication skills with children and adults

Patience, flexibility, and a good sense of humour

Commitment to going the extra mile for children

Passion for promoting inclusion and supporting the school community

What We Offer to Support Your Growth

At Futura Learning Partnership, we are committed to providing our staff with the resources, support, and opportunities they need to succeed and feel valued.

Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

INSET days for training and collaboration

Rotation and secondment opportunities

Leadership succession programmes

Wellbeing initiatives including ‘Wellbeing Moments’ and flexible working

Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Defined pension schemes

Health Cash-back Plan (dentist, physiotherapy, etc.)

Retail discount schemes

Climate and Nature sustainability initiatives

Inclusive and collaborative working culture

Key Information:

Application Deadline: 23:59, Sunday 23rd November 2025

Interview Date: Shortly after closing date

Start Date: November 2025

Contract Type: Permanent, term-time only

Hours: 2 or 3 days per week (Thursday and Friday, optional Wednesday)

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, one of which must be from your existing/most recent employer and completed by a Headteacher/appropriate senior manager/HR Lead, 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