SEND Teaching Assistant (2 posts available) - Branston Locks Primary & Nursery School

Wmjobs; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

John Taylor Multi Academy Trust (JTMAT) invites applications for two SEND Teaching Assistants to join our evolving trust. The role involves planning and delivering learning opportunities for children with complex needs, working closely with the SENDCo to monitor targets and contribute to EHCP/APDR reviews.

This fixed-term position lasts one year during term-time plus INSET days. Salary is Grade 4 (SCP 6-7) £26,847-£27,274 per annum pro rata, with actual salary £20,478-£20,803 per annum pro rata.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging and appropriate learning opportunities for children with complex needs.
• Work alongside the SENDCo to implement and monitor targets and contribute to EHCP and APDR reviews.

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant (2 posts available)

Fixed Term for one year, term time only + 6 INSET days. 32.5 hours per week Monday - Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm
Salary: Grade 4 (SCP 6 - 7) £26,847 - £27,274 per annum pro rata
Actual salary £20,478 - £20,803 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 two enthusiastic, dynamic and nurturing SEND Teaching Assistants join our evolving organisation.

The successful candidates will be passionate about SEND and a champion for children's needs. They will be able to work as part of a team to plan and deliver engaging and appropriate learning opportunities for children with complex needs and share the children's learning with parents and carers effectively. They will work alongside the SENDCo to implement and monitor individuals' targets and contribute towards EHCP and APDR reviews.

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.

Closing date: Thursday 22nd October 2026 at 12:00 noon
Selection/Interview: Thursday 5th November 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: 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.