Teaching Assistant Level 3
Permanent, Term Time Plus 5 INSET days, 32.5 hours. Salary: Grade 4 (SCP 6 - 7) £25,989 - £26,403 per annum pro rata. Actual Salary: £19,722 - £20,037 per annum.
John Taylor Multi Academy Trust (JTMAT) believes in the power of education to improve lives - and the world. We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support our children in the Early Years Foundation Stage, Reception class.
Responsibilities
- Support children in the Early Years Foundation Stage, Reception class.
- Work enthusiastically, with passion and a nurturing approach to working with children.
- Share the belief that 'what happens early, matters for a lifetime'.
- Pull together with others to help achieve common goals and shine a light on others.
Qualifications
- Level 3 full and relevant EYFS qualification or equivalent essential.
- Passion for excellence and shared vision.
Benefits
- Supportive leadership team.
- New school building.
- Opportunities for first class professional development.
- Happy team environment.
Closing date: 12 noon on Thursday 28th May 2026
Selection/Interview: W/C 1st June 2026
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: Please note if you are shortlisted, an online search will be carried out before interview which may identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview. 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 disclosure and barring service check as a requirement of this post. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on our website, and we encourage applicants to review it before applying.
