Level 2 Teaching Assistant – Supporting SEND Fixed Term for one year 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 SCP5-6: £24,790 to £25,183 per annum pro rata Actual salary: £17,454 to £17,731 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 a committed and caring Teaching Assistant to support learning in Year 1 in our newest primary school. 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. 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. 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: Monday 2nd June 2025 at 12.00pm Selection/Interview: Wednesday 11th June 2025 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: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974 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. Please review our Recruitment Pack on the school website before submitting your application.