SEND Teaching Assistant Level 2

St. Mary's Bluecoat Church of England Primary School, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV15 5EQ

21 days remaining to apply

Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
16 April 2026 at 1pm
Date listed
24 March 2026

Job details

Job role: Teacher
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Key stage 2
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary: £13.47 - £13.69 Hourly NJC Grade 5

SEND Teaching Assistant Level 2 job summary

Shropshire Church of England Academies Trust is pleased to invite applications for the post of SEND Teaching Assistant. The successful candidate will join our team of SEND teaching assistants supporting pupils in Key Stage 2. You may also be required to support in our SEND Hub or Nurture Room.

Fixed Term (to 31/08/2027 in the first instance)

The ideal candidate needs to be patient, with a warm and friendly attitude and have the passion and determination to succeed through challenging situations on a daily basis.

To be considered for this SEND Teaching Assistant position you will need to have experience of working with children with SEND in either a primary school setting or in a specialist provision. You should also have a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent qualification.

We can offer you:

many opportunities for high quality CPD
a strong forward thinking leadership team
highly motivated staff and supportive governors

For further information, or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Mrs Rebecca Dyke, Schools' Business Manager - Tel.: 01746 763455 Email: rebecca.dyke@stmarysbc.co.uk

Shropshire Church of England Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all those working at the Trust or within its schools to share this commitment.

The Trust is required under law and guidance to check the criminal background of all employees. Decisions to appoint will be subject to consideration of an Enhanced Disclosure, including a Barred List check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

The successful applicant will be required to complete a confidential medical questionnaire. The Trust may carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online, which we may wish to explore with you at interview.

Shropshire Church of England Academies Trust is committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring check.

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.