Inclusion and Support Assistant Physical and Sensory Needs - John Taylor Free School

John Taylor Multi Academy Trust; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in the United Kingdom is hiring a part-time Inclusion Support Assistant to support students with physical and sensory needs. This fixed-term role involves assisting the SENDCo and teaching staff, ensuring effective access to the curriculum. Candidates should demonstrate excellent communication skills, teamwork, and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare. Application forms are required, and the position is linked to external funding, with application deadline on January 5th, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting students with physical and sensory needs.
• Ability to assist with personal care tasks.
• Familiarity with working alongside teaching staff.

Responsibilities

• Support the SENDCo and teaching staff focusing on physical and sensory needs.
• Assist students with day-to-day tasks to access the curriculum.
• Demonstrate highest standards of teamwork and collaboration.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Collaboration

Respect

Job description

Inclusion Support Assistant – Physical and Sensory Needs

Fixed-term position linked to external funding for an individual student, to be reviewed each academic year.

Part-time working 32.5 hours per week, term time only for 39.2 weeks per year.

Salary: Grade 5: £25,989 – £27,254 per annum pro rata. Actual salary: £19,823.56 – £20,788.46 per annum.

About the School

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 seek a hardworking, committed and enthusiastic Inclusion Support Assistant (Physical and Sensory Needs) to join our evolving organisation.

John Taylor Free School opened in 2018 and is now at capacity with Year 7‑13. Our first Ofsted rating is ‘Good’ alongside a strong set of first GCSE results with above national figures in all benchmark areas.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will support the SENDCo, teaching staff and students with a focus on those with physical and sensory needs. Under the direction of the SENDCo, the candidate will assist students with day‑to‑day tasks to access the curriculum, including personal care. Excellent communication between the candidate, staff and students is expected.

All staff are expected to work alongside teaching staff to be role models for students, demonstrating the highest standards of teamwork, collaboration and respect.

How to Apply

If you want to discuss this role, please contact Mrs Sian Byrne by emailing [e-mail] or telephoning 01283 247823.

Completed application forms should be emailed to [e-mail]. Only fully completed application forms will be submitted for shortlisting; CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: Monday 5th January 2026.

Selection/Interview: Week Commencing Monday 5th January 2026.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). 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.

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.

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 at interview. Please 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.

Please review our Recruitment Pack on the school website before submitting your application.