Job Description

Job Reference #

EDV/2025/FHS/04034

Location

Bitham Lane, Stretton, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 0HB

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

25,989.00 Annually (FTE)


Support Pay Scale - Grade 5(Points 6 - 9) Actual Salary 22,568.42 - 23,666

Closing Date

11:59pm, 19th Jan 2026

Start Date

ASAP

Positions Available

1

Interview Date(s)

WC. 02.02.2026

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About this Role

Job Title:

Teaching Assistant

Location:

The Fountains High School

Grade/Scale:

Support Pay Scale

Contract

37

hours per week, term time only (Part time and/or term time only could be considered for the right candidate)

The Fountains High School are seeking a positive, flexible, caring individual who is willing to contribute fully to the life of the school and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.


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 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.
For further information, please contact Harriette Evans (School Operations Manager) on hevans@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

Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students

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e expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

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!



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Contact Details

Harriette Lyon (School Operations Manager)

01283 247 580

hlyon@fountains-high.staffs.sch.uk

Bitham Lane, Stretton, Burton-on-Trent

Staffordshire

DE13 0HB
01283247580

recruitment@fountains-high.staffs.sch.uk

http://www.fountains-high.staffs.sch.uk