Teaching Assistants

Our EYFS and primary phases open in September 2026 and we are commencing the search for committed, adaptable and caring Teaching Assistants to work under the direct instruction and guidance of teaching staff within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), usually in the classroom alongside the classroom teacher. Applicants should have a good understanding of the EYFS Statutory Framework and child development. The role may involve working with individuals or groups of children, both within the classroom and in other areas of setting, supporting learning through play, exploration and adult-led activities in line with the EYFS Statutory Framework. The successful candidate will be able to support children's personal, social and emotional development in line with the EYFS Prime Areas of Learning. In addition, have the ability to support learning across all areas of the EYFS, including communication and language, early literacy, physical development and creative development. Working alongside teachers and the wider SEND and pastoral teams, you will help to create inclusive opportunities for pupils to engage fully in school life; providing specific support in the care, learning and development of children, contributing to a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment. In addition to the required qualifications and experience, you could be ideal for this role if you have:

• Have a Pediatric First Aid Qualification training will be provided, if necessary
• Experience supporting 1-1 or small groups within a school
• Experience working with children with SEND and specific needs
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to be able to relate well to children
• Self-motivation and the ability to take responsibility
• Technical skills to adapt to new technology
• The ability to build professional relationships with colleagues, parents and other stakeholders
Above all, you must be able to demonstrate a deep commitment to the needs of pupils, ensuring their safety, comfort and inclusion, while proactively removing barriers to create an enjoyable, nurturing and secure learning environment. We look forward to welcoming enthusiastic, proactive and able members of staff who will contribute positively to the EYFS Team., We have a passion for excellence demonstrated by a broad curriculum and high-quality leadership. We work hard to create collaboration across the Trust, and the Central Team reside in one of our schools, to remain grounded in school life. We have a strong track record of governance and health and safety, and our schools and Trust enjoy a healthy and stable financial position; we look to the future with anticipation of further growth and to support those schools already in our family by working together and adding value.

Rugeley John Taylor School, part of John Taylor MAT, is proud to be growing the only 'all-through' school within our Trust family. Having opened our doors to our first cohort in September 2025, we are continuing to build a school that will serve local communities from the earliest years right through to sixth form, offering a 'gold standard' learning experience. As we expand, we continue to embed the core features of John Taylor MAT that have become a hallmark of its success., 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, Thank you for your interest in John Taylor MAT - we hope the information here will outline what it means to work with us. The Trust was founded in 2014, in John Taylor High School - an outstanding secondary school in Barton-Under-Needwood, and the first in Staffordshire to convert to become an Academy. We have grown steadily over time and currently serve 13 infant/primary schools, and 6 secondary schools. In addition, the Staffordshire Research School and John Taylor Teaching School Hub are also key parts of our Trust, having gained a reputation for delivering outstanding professional development and support for teachers across a wide ranging offer. The mission for the Trust is "We believe in the power of education to improve lives - and the world." We are driven to ensure our communities can realise their true potential through learning. This is our mission. We provide experiences, resources, structures, and systems to enable all to engage, all to progress, all to achieve.