Teaching Assistant

Affinity Partnerships is seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Teaching Assistant, who will support children with SEN , to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to give support to children, individually, in groups or as a class (under the direction of the teacher), so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning and experience a sense of achievement.\n\nYou’ll be part of a supportive and ambitious team who are committed to helping every child reach their full potential. You’ll join colleagues who work collaboratively to create a positive, inclusive learning environment where staff and pupils thrive together.\n\nAbout the school\n\nThe school is a small and nurturing Church of England school that inspires curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning. Rooted in strong Christian values, it provides a joyful and supportive environment where children feel valued and encouraged to achieve their best. With a dedicated team and an engaging, community‑focused curriculum, the school fosters creativity, wellbeing, and personal growth for every child.\n\nAffinity Partnerships is proud to partner with Futura Learning Partnership, a trust dedicated to building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish.\n\nAbout You\n\nWe’re looking for someone who:\n\n* Brings energy, commitment and creativity to their work\n\n* Builds positive relationships and works well in a team\n\n* Has a good standard of education (5 x GCSE’s – English and Maths C or above) or equivalent qualification/experience (e.g. substantial experience as a Teaching Assistant)\n\n* Shares our belief that every child deserves the very best opportunities\n\nOur Culture and Offer\n\nWe believe people flourish when they feel valued, supported and inspired. At the school, you’ll find a collaborative culture, purposeful professional development and a shared commitment to wellbeing.\n\nEligible colleagues benefit from a fully funded Health Cash Plan, providing up to £500 each year towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy appointments.\n\nHow to Apply\n\nTo apply and find out more, please click the apply button:\n\nClosing date: 12/07/2026\n\nInterviews: To be held shortly after\n\nRole information:\n\nStart date: 01/09/2026\n\n4 afternoons a week (2.5 hours a day), Term Time Only\n\nPLEASE NOTE: Early applications are encouraged.  We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement.\n\nSafeguarding Statement\n\nFutura 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.\n\nEqual Opportunities:\n\nAt 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\n\nAffinity Workforce Solutions are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list. This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity.\n\nAffinity Partnerships is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and professional service for all.\nAll pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.