Two Teaching Assistants required from September 2025 Permanent, Part Time Roles working 32.5 hours per week Term Time plus 5 INSET days, working 39 weeks per year Salary: Grade 4 SCP5-6: £24,790 to £25,183 per annum pro rata Actual Salary based on 32.5 hours per week term time only: £18,812 to £19,111 per annum John Taylor MAT is proud to be working towards the opening of the only ‘all-through’ school in our Trust family. Built from the ground up, Rugeley John Taylor will serve local communities, offering a ‘gold standard’ learning experience to the youngest learners all the way through to sixth formers. This brand-new school, opening initially with Year 7 in the secondary phase in September 2025, will incorporate many of the features of John Taylor MAT that have become a hallmark of its success. We are starting the search for committed, caring and flexible individuals to offer essential learning support. Teaching Assistants play are a key part of the classroom teaching team. Being part of the founding staff team, you will have the opportunity to work closely with teachers and pupils to build rapport, provide structured support, and contribute to the personal and academic development of pupils. You will be working with the newly appointed SENCO and play a pivotal role in a newly formed inclusion team. In addition to the required qualifications and experience, you could be ideal for this role if you have: •Supported learning in a school setting •Experience of working with children with SEND and specific needs •Good communication and interpersonal skills to be able to relate well to children •Self-motivated and take responsibility •Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability, willing to go the extra mile as the school grows •Can build professional relationships with colleagues, parents and other stakeholders Above all, you must be able to demonstrate a commitment to the needs of pupils, and challenge barriers and blocks to provide an enjoyable and safe learning environment If you have any questions about this role, please contact recruitment@jtmat.co.uk Please see the recruitment pack here for more details about Rugeley John Taylor and how to apply. Completed application forms should be emailed to recruitment@jtmat.co.uk Only fully completed application forms will be submitted for shortlisting. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date: Wednesday 2nd July 2025 at 12.00 noon Interview date: To be confirmed 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.