1:1 Learning Support Assistant
Temporary Job role: Support Assistant
Required from: March 2026
Contract type: Fixed-term until summer 2026 initially, with a view to extend
32.5 Hours per week term-time only, plus training days
Salary: Grade 2 - 19,210
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.
The position is a mixed role to support children with a range of learning. If appointed, you will work alongside a team of teachers and other practitioners to develop and deliver an appropriate curriculum in line with the children’s needs. You will need a strong understanding of the Primary curriculum and your experience of supporting children will be fundamental to ensure the pupils you support are nurtured, motivated, encouraged to learn and achieve realistic goals, both socially and academically.
Applications are invited from an enthusiastic, hard-working LSA who has experience of and a passion for supporting children’s learning in school. The successful candidate will also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and hold the relevant qualifications.
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 a person who can:
Work with small groups and on a 1:1 basis, you will be building a consistent, trusting relationship with the child(ren), supporting them as they progress through the school and moving up through the school with them.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with children with additional needs and be committed to providing both educational and basic care support.
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
Scheduled dates and times:
• Monday 16th March - 10am
• Wednesday 18th March - 2pm
Completed applications should be emailed to Laura Greenhouse - lgreenhouse@stjohnsprimary.academy.
Only candidates who are short-listed will be contacted by phone or e-mail.
Closing Date: Midday on Friday 20th March 2026
Interviews: Wednesday 25th March 2026