Teaching Assistant

Bomere Heath Church of England Primary School, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 3PQ

5 days remaining to apply

Job start date
2 June 2025
Closing date
4 April 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
18 March 2025

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
Working pattern: Part time: 31.25 Hours per week Monday to Friday
Contract type: Fixed term - August 2026
Pay scale: Grade 5 for TA Post

What skills and experience we're looking for

A clear understanding of, and passion for, learning and teaching and up to date with the early years and primary curriculum. With knowledge, training and experience of working with pupils with SEN.
An ability to work using your own initiative as well as being a team player
The ability to drive forward our expectation of high standards
An ability to work alongside other professionals and outside agencies
The ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
Flexibility and adaptability
High standards and expectations in all areas
Experience of supporting groups of pupils with intervention programmes

What the school offers its staff

This is a wonderful opportunity for someone to join our small rural Church of England school situated on the outskirts of Shrewsbury, in the village of Bomere Heath. We are now part of Shropshire Church of England Trust (SCEAT).

Due to the increase of pupils with SEND within KS1 in the school, we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced teaching assistant to join our dedicated, enthusiastic and supportive team. We are looking for an individual who can deliver outstanding support for our pupils.

Further details about the role

Shropshire Church of England Trust (SCEAT)

To be based at Bomere Heath CE Primary School (in the first instance)

Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

To start June 2025

A clear understanding of, and passion for, learning and teaching and up to date with the early years and primary curriculum. With knowledge, training and experience of working with pupils with SEN.
An ability to work using your own initiative as well as being a team player
The ability to drive forward our expectation of high standards
An ability to work alongside other professionals and outside agencies
The ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
Flexibility and adaptability
High standards and expectations in all areas
Experience of supporting groups of pupils with intervention programmes

This post is specifically to support children in KS1 (in the first instance). The candidate will be expected to have a good knowledge of pupils with SEN and it would be desirable if they had training and experience. It would be desirable for someone to have knowledge of the new phonics framework and if they had an understanding of Rocket Phonics in particular, although training can be provided if necessary.

Duties will include lunchtime supervision (a separate contract at Grade 4 for 45 mins per day). On standard school days the hours would be 5.16hrs as Teaching Assistant, and 45 mins as Lunchtime Supervisor. Working hours 8.45am - 3.15pm (one 15 minute break and one 30 minute lunchbreak which are unpaid). The postholder will be requested to lead one after school club one evening per week for 1:15 hours, starting at 3:15pm until 4:15pm with the children . Food Hygiene and First Aid qualifications would also be desirable.

The job description and person specification are available on request from the school office. Application forms can be downloaded from the Shropshire council website or are available from the school office.

If you are hardworking, enthusiastic and highly motivated, we would love to hear from you.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please telephone the school to arrange a mutually convenient time 01939 290359, or contact via email adminbomere@bhsjbfed.shropshire.sch.uk

Bomere Heath CE Primary school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring

Service (DBS).

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.