FUTURE GENERATION TRUST Willows Primary Academy Angelsey Road Lichfield WS13 7NU 01543 421830 Head Teacher: Miss Emma Leake Job Title: Temporary Teaching Assistant - Key Stage 1 (am) and SEN Provision (pm) Salary: Scale 2, term time only, 27.5 hours per week Actual salary: £16,255 per annum Start date: Monday 5 th January 2026 End date: Friday 17 th July 2026 An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and enthusiastic Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant with a passion for, and understanding of, supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs. You will be working with our Year 1 and Year 2 children each morning. In the afternoons, you will provide targeted support for SEND pupils with identified additional needs, helping them to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. We pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional education through a rich and engaging curriculum that provides memorable experiences and inspires a lifelong love of learning. We set high expectations for all our children, and as a result they demonstrate excellent behaviour and achieve great success. Our staff are committed to continuous professional growth, and we work together to ensure that everyone can be the very best they can be. If you are passionate about supporting children’s learning and eager to develop within a supportive and inspiring environment, then this could be the role for you! We can offer: A happy academy with a committed team; An academy with outstanding academic achievement; Supportive staff; A warm and welcoming atmosphere; Enthusiastic, well-motivated children who love learning; A school with exceptional standards of behaviour; Supportive parents and local Governing Board; Excellent professional development opportunities The successful candidate will: Be willing to contribute to the academy’s success and work hard to achieve this. Set high standards for themselves and others. Work successfully in partnership with parents and our community. Be committed to promoting the outstanding values of our academy. Be a team player with good interpersonal skills. To show initiative, and to be resourceful in a busy environment. Be energetic, enthusiastic and caring. Be able to show excellent organisational and communication skills with both children and colleagues. Be prepared to train as a First Aider. Visits to the academy are welcomed and can be arranged by telephoning the academy office (01543 421830). Please apply on-line using the application form and return to bursar@willows.staffs.sch.uk Closing date for applications is Monday 8 th December 2025 at 1pm Interviews will take place on Wednesday 10 th December or Thursday 11 th December 2025