Level 2/ Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Bowbrook Primary School, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 8PY

21 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  22 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  1 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £18,425.00 - £19,951.00 Annually (Actual) Working pattern Monday-Friday. Approximately 31 hours per week 8.40am-3.20pm

Level 2/ Level 3 Teaching Assistant job summary

We require x4 Teaching Assistants to join our dynamic and expanding team!

We are seeking to appoint Teaching Assistants to work in KS2 , Early Years and our School based SEND Hub. We are looking for somebody who is a natural communicator with children, has a positive attitude, can build strong relationships with children and families and is passionate about supporting all children to reach their potential. Experience of Primary Education, Early Years, SEND and Makaton is desirable.

You will be part of a team of dedicated Teaching Assistants.

These roles would suit a variety of people, experienced Teaching Assistants from nursery/primary/secondary/specialist education, individuals working with children in a different setting, a nurturing person from the care/NHS sector wanting a change, individuals with transferable skills looking for a new career opportunity or those currently training for this type of role.

This is a fantastic chance to join a ‘school of opportunity’ with a team who go above and beyond for the children. You will be part of a fun, successful and supportive team.

We are looking for a patient and kind person. A positive attitude, a can-do approach and ambition to grow and learn is essential. We can offer support, training and an opportunity to complete a Teaching Assistant qualification on the job.

What we can offer you:

The 3-18 Education Trust is a multi-academy trust with students aged from 3-18 and which works collaboratively to provide interesting and exciting opportunities for staff to share ideas, resources and expertise, for the benefit of the students.

In addition to a comprehensive induction and a commitment to your ongoing training and career progression, we also offer a range of employee benefits. To find out more information please visit out Trust Website.

If this sparks your interest and you wish to find out more, please come along to our School Tours on:

Thursday 14th May @ 4:30pm

Thursday 21st May @ 4:30pm

You do not need to book onto a tour-please just come along to main Reception.

To learn more about Bowbrook Primary School, please visit our Careers Page or School Website.

Should you have any questions about this position or the application process, please contact admin@bow.318education.co.uk .

Bowbrook Primary Schools part of The 3-18 Education Trust. We work collaboratively across our schools to create interesting, exciting opportunities for colleagues to share ideas, resources and expertise - making a real difference for the students and communities we serve.

In addition to a comprehensive induction and a commitment to your ongoing training and career progression, we also offer a range of employee benefits. To find out more, please download the applicant information pack or visit our Trust's Careers Page or Website.

The 3-18 Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013, 2020 and 2023). Guidance on disclosing convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. Under the Immigration Act 2016, candidates for customer-facing roles must meet the necessary standard of spoken English. It is an offence to apply if barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Employment is subject to medical fitness, satisfactory references, right to work in the UK, and an Enhanced DBS check. Online social media checks will be carried out on successful applicants.

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 Bowbrook Primary School

• School type: Free School, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 87 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bowbrook Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bowbrook-primary-school

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