Job Description

Contract: Full time (35 weeks per annum)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm, with one extended day (up to 6:00pm) for weekly staff meetings.

Start Date: As soon as possible (some flexibility for the right candidate)

About us

At Atelier 21, we are more than a school--we are a movement to reimagine education. Catering to learners aged 4-16, we combine mainstream rigour with radical pedagogy, operating both as a school and as a research centre that impacts educators globally. Our mission is simple yet ambitious: make school relevant, meaningful, and joyful for every learner.

Rooted in the Reggio Emilia philosophy, we believe children are inherently competent, curious, and capable of shaping their own learning. We honour the '100 Languages of Expression' -- in art, dance, design, drama, construction, storytelling and more -- as authentic modes for learners to explore and articulate their understanding. Atelier 21 offers the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) from age 11, ensuring our learners develop deep skills, critical thinking, and the dispositions needed to contribute and thrive in a rapidly changing world--not just to pass exams.

About the role

As a Teaching Assistant you will:

Support the Reception and Year 1 teaching teams in delivering high-quality learning experiences.

Work with small groups of learners to reinforce classroom teaching and promote engagement.

Lead and facilitate sensory circuits to support regulation and readiness for learning.

Deliver Lego-style therapy interventions to promote social interaction, communication, and emotional development.

Teach small-group phonics sessions using the Read Write Inc. programme, following structured guidance and assessment.

Supervise learners during break times to ensure safe, positive play and transitions.

Assist with after-school duties, supporting wraparound care and end-of-day routines.

Support the PE department with walkovers to our off-site PE location, ensuring safe and timely transitions.

Personal specifications

Essential criteria:

Experience working as a Primary Teaching Assistant in EYFS or Lower Key Stage 1.

Ability to support small groups of learners with care, consistency, and clear communication.

Alignment with Atelier 21 values and ethos

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Creative thinker

Adaptable, resilient, passionate and willing to go the extra mile

Belief in children's rights and agency

Desired criteria:

Holding a Level 3 Childcare or Teaching Assistant qualification

Experience delivering phonics sessions, ideally using the Read Write Inc. Programme.

Familiarity with leading small group interventions to support emotional, social, or academic development.

Confidence supporting sensory circuits and Lego-style therapy activities.

Willingness to assist with PE walkovers, break time supervision, and after-school duties.

Why Join Us?

Be part of an innovative, future focused school leading change in education

Collaborate with a passionate, supportive team

Enjoy ongoing professional development opportunities

Make a meaningful impact on learners' lives

Application Process

If you're excited by this vision and see yourself as part of transforming how school can be, we'd love to hear from you. To apply, please complete the attached application form and email it to: hr@atelier21schools.co.uk .

Applications reviewed on receipt, interviews ongoing until the role is filled.

Atelier 21 Future School is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: 20,000.00-24,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Free parking
Work Location: In person