Teaching Assistant Level 2 (EYFS)

Christ Church Church of England Primary School, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 6DH

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  23 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £13.69 - £13.69 Hourly

Teaching Assistant Level 2 (EYFS) job summary

Christ Church CE Primary School, a school within Shropshire Church of England Academies Trust, are looking for a confident and knowledgeable Teaching Assistant (Level 2) to join their staff team. The successful candidate will predominantly work within EYFS.

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

NJC Grade 5 (SCP 7)

31.25 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 3.15pm)

Christ Church CE Primary School is a village primary school situated in the beautiful rural setting of Cressage, near Shrewsbury. The school has a strong sense of family and success revolves around the creative and engaging curriculum and the warm relationships built throughout the school community, reflecting the Christian ethos and values of the school.

The ideal candidate needs to be patient, with a warm and friendly attitude and have the passion and determination to succeed.

To be considered for this position you will need to have experience of working with children in an educational setting. 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

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.

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 Christ Church Church of England Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 132 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Christ Church Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/christ-church-church-of-england-primary-school-shrewsbury

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