Teaching Assistant (Level 3) - Nursery Fixed term until 31st August 2026, 22.5 hours per week, term time only Salary: Grade 4 (SCP 5 – 6): £25,583 - £25,989 per annum pro rata Actual Salary: £13,440.98 - £13,654.29 per annum Required as soon as possible 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 an experienced, skilful and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with some experience in the Early Years, to join our organisation. We have an amazing Nursery setting with children who are enthusiastic and excited to learn. We are looking for someone who demonstrates: •Energy, passion and creativity to enable children to achieve their full potential •The ability to engage and inspire children who are at the start of their learning journey •A positive and forward thinking approach to school life and the ability to work in a team •High expectations of themselves and others •Use of initiative and can work independently as well as under the direction of the class teacher 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 want to discuss this role, please contact the Headteacher, Mrs Jo Cripps, by emailing CGI-headteacher@cgi.jtmat.co.uk or telephoning 01283 217357. Completed application forms should be emailed to CGI-headteacher@cgi.jtmat.co.uk Only fully completed application forms will be submitted for shortlisting. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date: 12 noon on 3rd December 2025 Selection/Interview: w/c 8th December 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 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.