Overview

Teaching Assistant – Supporting SEND – Branston Locks Primary and Nursery SchoolLocation: Burton Upon Trent, England, United KingdomFixed Term ending 31st August 2026 (initially with potential for extension based on funding). Part time, working 30 hours per week (Full time 37 hours per week). Term time only plus 6 INSET days. Salary: Grade 4: £25,583 to £25,989 per annum pro rata. Actual salary: £18,013 to £18,299 per annum.John Taylor MAT,John Taylor Multi Academy Trust (JTMAT) believes in the power of education to improve lives – and the world. As a partner academy in JTMAT, we are seeking to appoint a committed and caring Teaching Assistant to support learning in Year 1 in our newest primary school.Responsibilities

Working with an individual child with specific needs, the successful candidate will have experience of supporting learning within a school and bring a good understanding of areas of learning such as English, Maths and SEND strategies.With a friendly, caring yet professional approach, you will have the ability to respond to learning needs, demonstrating patience and commitment to milestones.Joining this newly opened school, we’re looking for a colleague with a positive ‘can do’ attitude who can be part of shaping an outstanding learning environment.Qualifications

Experience of supporting learning within a school and understanding of areas of learning such as English, Maths and SEND strategies.Benefits and expectations

If you have a passion for excellence and share our vision, we can offer you the opportunity to be part of a successful and progressive Trust, which is committed to ensuring learning is at the heart of all we do.How to apply

If you have questions about these roles, please email office@blp.jtmat.co.uk. Completed application forms should be emailed to office@blp.jtmat.co.uk. Only fully completed application forms will be submitted for shortlisting. CVs will not be accepted.Closing date:

Thursday, 25th September 2025 at 09:00Selection/Interview:

Friday, 3rd October 2025Safeguarding and recruitment

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. A shortlisting process may include an online search prior to interview. Please review our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants and our Recruitment Pack on the school website before submitting your application.John Taylor MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks include an enhanced DBS check as a requirement of this post. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on our website.Seniority level

Entry levelEmployment type

Part-time

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