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Teaching Assistant

The Fountains High School

Burton-on-Trent

Salary
£26,847.00 - £28,153.00 Annually (FTE) Support Pay Scale (Points 6 -9) Actual Salary: £23,312 - £24,446 Per Annum
Applications close
30 October 2026

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Job details

Salary
£26,847.00 - £28,153.00Annually (FTE) Support Pay Scale (Points 6 -9) Actual Salary: £23,312 - £24,446 Per Annum
Location
Burton-on-Trent
Working pattern
Full time
Applications close
30 October 2026

What this pays

Actual pay

£23,312–£24,446 Actual

The annual salary this post-holder actually receives, after the contracted hours and working weeks are taken into account.

Full-time equivalent

£26,847–£28,153 FTE

The annual salary a full-time post-holder would receive. Part-time or term-time post-holders normally receive less than this figure.

As advertised: “£26,847.00 - £28,153.00 Annually (FTE) Support Pay Scale (Points 6 -9) Actual Salary: £23,312 - £24,446 Per Annum”

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About the role

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!

About The Fountains High School

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Where this vacancy came from

Job reference
teaching-assistant-a4b90cd5-587e-47d3-ae93-b3e64b65db34
Original source
Teaching Vacancies (Department for Education)
Employer type
School employer
Posted by the original source
6 October 2026
Last checked by SchoolJobs.uk
13 October 2026

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