Teaching Assistant for EYFS/KS1

Coleham Primary School, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 7EN

26 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  01 September 2026

• Closing date

  10 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  15 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: £13.47 - £14.58 Hourly Actual annual salary £17,830 - £19,300

Teaching Assistant for EYFS/KS1 job summary

Early Years/KS1

Teaching Assistant

Approx 30 hours per week

Term Time only plus 1 day, 44.12 weeks per year

Permanent

Monday to Friday

(some flexibility re working hours)

Grade 5-6 dependent on qualifications/experience

£13.47-£14.58 per hour

£17,830 - £19,300

To start September 2026

This is a great opportunity to join our popular school.

We are seeking to appoint a qualified and experienced individual to work as a Teaching Assistant in Reception/ Key Stage 1. We are looking for somebody who is highly skilled, with relevant experience in Early Years/Primary Education. The ideal candidate will have a secure understanding of child development and phonics, has SEND skills and is a natural communicator with young children.

The role involves: giving support to pupils in the classroom (individually or in small groups); delivering interventions; and supporting complex needs.

Strong communication skills, confidence in supporting learning and behaviour and the ability to build warm, nurturing relationships are key.

We are known best for our Creative Curriculum, our caring culture and community links. We value kindness, teamwork, high expectations for all and a positive attitude to inspire a happy workplace!

Please see our website for a flavour of life at Coleham

www.colehamprimary.co.uk

Come and see us at our School Tour

School Tour: Wednesday 3rd June 2026 @ 4.30pm. No booking required, simply show up.

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 Coleham Primary School

• School type: Academies, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 429 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Coleham Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/coleham-primary-school

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