Teaching Assistant - Paulet High School & 6th Form College

Overview

Teaching Assistant - Permanent, part-time position, term time only plus INSET days. 27.5 hours per week, 08:30am - 3:00pm, Monday to Friday. Salary: Grade 3 (SCP 4): £25,185 per annum pro rata. Actual salary: £16,254.86 per annum.

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 talented, flexible and positive teaching assistants to join our evolving organisation, who bring a 'can do attitude' to engage with students who need additional support.

Responsibilities

• Provide structured learning support to students under the direction of senior colleagues within the classroom.
• Support students to access the curriculum and achieve better outcomes, contributing to their academic success, behaviour management and social skills.
• Use initiative to assist with learning activities, including Maths and English, and support the classroom teaching team.

Qualifications and Skills

• Qualified to at least NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in teaching support.
• Excellent Maths and English skills.
• Ability to work with students, showing initiative and contributing to positive learning environments.

About the Trust

We're looking for committed and motivated individuals to join our friendly and supportive school team, giving you the opportunity to have real impact on the lives of young people. This role is key to our classroom teaching teams, and you will be directed and supported by senior colleagues to deliver structured learning support.

How to Apply

If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Julie Guest, Assistant SENDCO, by emailing or telephoning .

We reserve the right to close the advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Completed application forms should be emailed to . Only fully completed application forms will be submitted for shortlisting. CVs will not be accepted.

Key Dates

• Closing date: Wednesday 24th September 2025 - 12 noon
• Interview date: Wednesday 1st October 2025

Legal and Safeguarding

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 on disclosure is available from the Ministry of Justice. An online check may be carried out before interview to identify publicly available information. Please review our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants for the lawful basis for processing and retention. John Taylor MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks include an enhanced DBS check. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on our website, and we encourage applicants to review it before applying.

Please review our Recruitment Pack on the school website before submitting your application.