Teaching Assistant - Paulet High School & 6th Form College

WMJobs; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 16,773 - 17,590; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution is looking for a part-time Teaching Assistant to support students with additional Literacy needs. This role involves delivering small group interventions and assisting teachers. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience, along with excellent Maths and English skills. The position offers flexible working options and requires a passion for educational excellence. Apply by sending your completed application form to the provided email address before the closing date.

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 3 qualification or have equivalent knowledge and skills.
• Excellent Maths and English skills required.
• Aptitude to support students in accessing the curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Support students with additional Literacy needs.
• Deliver small group interventions and lessons.
• Work closely with teachers and senior staff.

Skills

Excellent Maths skills

Excellent English skills

Ability to support students

Team player

Ability to work independently

Education

Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Permanent, part-time 27.5 hours a week. Flexible options and Job Share available.

Term Time Only plus INSET days.

Salary: Grade 5 (SCP 6 – 9) £25,989 – £27,254 per annum pro rata. Actual salary: £16,773.78 – £17,590.23 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 caring, motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate to offer support to students, to deliver small group interventions and lessons for students who have additional Literacy needs, over and above that of their peers.

Whether you hold a Level 3 qualification or have gained equivalent knowledge and skills through hands‑on experience, please refer to the Job Description for the full person specification, knowledge, skills and experience.

You will have excellent Maths and English skills and an aptitude to support students to access the curriculum within the classroom, supporting the teacher and in small group interventions as directed by senior staff or teachers. You will be a team player but will also have the ability to work on your own initiative to support our students.

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.

To discuss this role, contact Julie Guest by emailing [e-mail] or telephoning 01283 247900. Completed application forms should be emailed to [e-mail]. Only fully completed application forms will be submitted for shortlisting. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date: 12noon Sunday 22nd February 2026. Interview Date: Week Commencing 23rd February 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.