Teaching Assistant

Job description

Teaching Assistants (TAs) Needed in Burton-on-Trent

John Taylor Multi-Academy Trust (JTMAT)

Start Date: As soon as possible

Pay Rate: £82.62–£95.43 per day (may be negotiable depending on experience)

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people in their learning and development? Do you have experience working with children or teenagers and want to make a positive difference in the classroom? If so, we would love to hear from you!

We are seeking enthusiastic, caring, and reliable Teaching Assistants (TAs) to work across schools within John Taylor Multi-Academy Trust (JTMAT) in Burton-on-Trent and the surrounding areas.

We welcome applications from experienced Teaching Assistants, as well as individuals with transferable skills and experience, including youth workers, sports coaches, mentors, childcare practitioners, and those with experience supporting children and young people.

Key Responsibilities

As a Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

Supporting teachers in delivering engaging and effective lessons.

Providing one-to-one and small-group support to pupils to help them access learning.

Assisting pupils with classroom activities and encouraging their participation.

Supporting pupils' academic, social, and emotional development.

Helping to manage classroom behaviour and promote positive learning habits.

Preparing classroom resources and assisting with learning activities.

Supporting pupils with additional learning needs where required.

Promoting a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

Communicating effectively with teachers and other members of staff regarding pupils' progress and any concerns.

Requirements

Experience: Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable, ideally within an educational setting.

Enhanced DBS: Must be registered on the Update Service or willing to apply for an Enhanced DBS check.

Communication Skills: The ability to communicate effectively with pupils, teachers, and other staff members.

Patience and Empathy: A caring, supportive...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Burton-on-Trent

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

15-10-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English