1:1 Learning Support Assistant
Temporary Job role: Support Assistant
Required from: October 2025
Contract type: Fixed-term initially, with a view to extend
Salary: Grade 2 - 18,327
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 teacher 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:
Completed applications should be emailed to Laura Greenhouse. It is recommended that potential candidates arrange a visit to the academy. Appointments can be made by emailing lgreenhouse@stjohnsprimary.academy.
E: lgreenhouse@stjohnsprimary.academy
Please include a supporting letter of no more than two A4 sheets, detailing your strengths and experience. Only fully completed applications will be accepted, do not include CV’s.
Only candidates who are short-listed will be contacted by phone or e-mail.
Closing Date for applications: Friday 3rd October 12:00pm
Prior to interview references will be requested.
Interviews: Wednesday 8th October 2025