Learning Support Assistant and 1:1 support
Temporary Job role: Learning Support Assistant and 1:1 support
Required from: September 2026
Contract type: Temporary initially, with potential to extend due to ongoing requirement
Salary: Grade 2 - 19,210 per annum
St. John’s Primary Academy has an opportunity to recruit a 1:1 learning support assistant to join our successful team.
St. John’s is a larger than average, thriving academy and we are particularly seeking passionate teachers who identify with the strong, positive culture that currently exists. The academy sets high expectations for children to succeed and make outstanding progress. We consistently develop children’s confidence and ambitions and encourage them to grow and become accountable, independent learners.
We are seeking an energetic, patient, and nurturing individual to join our team as a 1:1 Learning Support Assistant to support a child with special educational needs. You will be building a consistent, trusting relationship with the child, supporting them as they progress through the school and moving up through the school with them.
About Us:
Future Generation Trust is a small, growing Trust of primary phase academies in Staffordshire.
FGT aims to create a strong positive culture in all of its academies in which valuable life skills will be delivered. Quality teaching, built upon a foundation of care and support will lead to high levels of attainment, achievement and confidence, self-esteem and a love of learning.
St. John’s Primary Academy, Essington, is a Church School which works closely with the community. To continue our improvement, it is imperative that we appoint talented members of staff who share our vision of delivering a broad, balanced and exciting curriculum in a bright, attractive and supportive environment.
To see what type of academy we are please take the time to look at:
Our Twitter feed @StJohns_Eagle
Our videos on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/user/StJohnseagle
Visit our Website at https://www.stjohns-eagle.com/
We are looking for someone who is:
A person with a passion for teaching and learning
Able to demonstrate commitment to raising standards of teaching, learning and achievement for all learners
Committed to working as part of a team and fully take part in the life of our school and our community
The successful candidates will align themselves closely with the values and ethos of the academy and match the high levels of discretionary effort that current staff display.
How To Apply:
Further details and an application form are available below to download. It is recommended that potential candidates arrange a visit to the academy. Appointments can be made by emailing lgreenhouse@stjohnsprimary.academy
Completed applications should be emailed to Laura Greenhouse - lgreenhouse@stjohnsprimary.academy.
Only candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted by phone or e-mail.
Closing Date for applications: Midday on Wednesday 17th June 2026
Interviews: Wednesday 23rd June 2026