Inclusion Support Assistant

John Taylor MAT; East Staffordshire; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in East Staffordshire is looking for a committed Inclusion Support Assistant to aid students in accessing their learning. This part-time role involves working within the Individual Needs team and supporting students with day-to-day tasks under the guidance of teaching staff. The position requires excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with students and staff alike. Salary ranges from £19,513.87 to £19,823.56 per annum, pro-rata.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and students.
• Experience working collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support students to access their learning.
• Assist with day-to-day tasks to enable access to the curriculum.
• Communicate effectively with staff and students.

Job description

Overview

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 hardworking, committed and enthusiastic Inclusion Support Assistant to join our evolving organisation. The successful candidate will work within the Individual Needs team, alongside teaching staff, to support students to access their learning. Under the direction of the SENDCo, you will support students with day‑to‑day tasks in order for them to access the curriculum. Excellent communication between the successful candidate, staff and students is expected, and all staff are expected to work alongside teaching staff to be role models for our students, demonstrating the highest standards of teamwork, collaboration and respect.

Responsibilities

• Work within the Individual Needs team to support students to access their learning.
• Assist students with day‑to‑day tasks to enable access to the curriculum, under the direction of the SENDCo.
• Communicate effectively with staff and students to ensure smooth support delivery.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to model teamwork, collaboration and respect for students.
• Support the implementation of tailored learning plans for individual students.
• Provide assistive support as required to meet students’ varied educational needs.

Employment & Legal Information

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; 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 that if you are shortlisted, an online search may be carried out before interview to identify any publicly available incidents or issues. Please review our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants for the lawful basis for processing and retention.

Remuneration & Working Hours

Fixed‑term position linked to external funding for an individual student, to be reviewed each academic year. Part‑time working 32.5 hours per week, term time only for 39.2 weeks per year. Salary: Grade 4 (SCP 5‑6) £25,583 – £25,989 per annum pro rata. Actual salary: £19,513.87 – £19,823.56 per annum.

Thank you for your interest in John Taylor MAT – we hope the information above outlines what it means to work with us.