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Teaching Assistant

The Fountains High School · Burton-on-Trent · Staffordshire

Job description

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Location: The Fountains High School

Grade/Scale: Support

Contract: 37 hours per week, term time only (including inset days)

Fountains High School is a successful and nurturing special school committed to providing outstanding education and support for young people with a wide range of additional needs. We pride ourselves on creating a safe, inclusive and aspirational environment where every pupil is valued, encouraged and supported to reach their full potential.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and other professionals to support pupils' learning, wellbeing and independence, helping to make a positive difference to their education and everyday lives. A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people is essential.

Please see the attached Application pack including a Welcome from The Head Teacher and more information about The Fountains High School and Esteem MAT.

Please review the attached Job Description to learn more about the role and what we are looking for in the successful candidate.

Benefits Include:

- LGPS Pension Scheme (16.6% employer contributions)

- Generous holiday entitlement

- Access to Westfield Health membership scheme including cashback schemes for health and retail benefits, discounted gym memberships, and free confidential advice.

- Access to National College CPD platform.

- Access to My Money Matters Financial Wellbeing Platform

- Enhanced Maternity Pay

For further information, please contact Harriette Lyon (School Business Manager) on hlyon@fountains-high.staffs.sch.uk

We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates upon application and may close the application process prior to this date

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status. 

Perfection is not required, if you are excited by the role and our organisation, but not sure if you meet 100% of the criteria, we would still love to hear from you!

Apply now

Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).

About this school

The Fountains High School

Academy special converter · Ages 11–18

Good
Pupils
250
Avg teacher salary
£42,991
Pupil:teacher ratio
8.3:1
Academy trust
ESTEEM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 0HB

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Salary
£26,847.00 - £28,153.00 Annually (FTE) Support Pay Scale (Points 6 -9) Actual Salary: £23,312 - £24,446 Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
6 October 2026
Closing date
30 October 2026

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