Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Market Drayton Junior School, MARKET DRAYTON, Shropshire, TF9 3HU

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  2 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  19 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £15.31 - £16.61 Hourly

Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers to deliver high-quality educational support, lead learning activities, and help pupils achieve their full potential.

The role includes planning and delivering lessons under the direction of teaching staff, supporting individual and group learning, promoting positive behaviour, and contributing to the overall development and wellbeing of students.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual who is passionate about education and committed to creating an inclusive and engaging learning environment.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Market Drayton Junior School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 333 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Market Drayton Junior School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/market-drayton-junior-school-market-drayton

Market Drayton Junior School is a thriving three form entry school whose core purpose is to equip every individual with skills for life and a passion for learning through the delivery of a dynamic, vibrant curriculum and inspirational, innovative teaching. The school aims to provide a happy and safe learning community in which all individuals are nurtured and
inspired to achieve their best.

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