Inclusion Support Assistant - John Taylor School

Inclusion Support Assistant
Permanent, part-time position working 32.5 hours per week, term time only for 39.2 weeks per year

Salary:
Grade 4 (SCP 6-7) £26,847 - £27,274 per annum pro rata
Actual salary: £20,478.01 - £20,803.71 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 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, the successful candidate will support students with day-to-day tasks in order for them to access the curriculum. We expect excellent communication between the successful candidate, staff and students. All staff are expected to work alongside the teaching staff to be role models for our students, demonstrating the highest standards of teamwork, collaboration and respect.

Please see the accompanying job description for further details about the position

Closing date:
Monday 12th October 2026 at 9:00am
Selection/Interview:
Week Commencing Monday 12th October 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.
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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 ase 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.