Teaching Assistant Level 2 & Lunchtime Supervisor

St Edward's CofE Primary School, Shrewsbury, SY5 7JL

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible. March/April 2026

• Closing date

  2 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Grade 5 (£13.47-£13.69) Grade 1 (£12.65)
• Additional allowances:

  Grade 5 (£13.47-£13.69) Grade 1 (£12.65)

Teaching Assistant Level 2 & Lunchtime Supervisor job summary

St Edward’s CE Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and hardworking L2 Teaching Assistant.

This is a full time, permanent contract.

St Edward’s is a small, rural primary school and is part of a well-established community. At our school we believe that all children should have access to an excellent education that gives them the best start to their lifelong learning. The well-being of our children is central to the effective and inclusive education that we provide. We provide ourselves on maintaining our family ethos within our small school, where every individual is known and valued as a member of our school family.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Level 2 Teaching Assistant. We are seeking a warm, friendly and positive individual to join our team. They will work under the guidance of the teaching staff, and within an agreed system of supervision, to support access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom, including support for individual Education Health Care Plans (EHCP’s). This could include those requiring detailed and specialist knowledge in particular areas, and those who need particular help to overcome barriers to learning. Work with pupils will be carried out in the classroom, or in one of our breakout areas.

The successful candidate will provide assistance to teachers over the whole planning cycle, and with the management and preparation of equipment and resources. In addition, the professional work of teachers will be complemented with the Teaching Assistant taking responsibility for specific learning activities under an agreed system of supervision.

At times, the Teaching Assistant may be required to supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers, the primary focus being to maintain good order and keep pupils on task by responding to questions and assisting pupils to undertake set activities.

At St Edward’s CE Primary School we value our staff and believe that the successful candidate will be an ambassador for our school and will embody the value, vision and ethos of our school in all interactions.

The post requires the successful candidate to work Mon - Fri 8.30am - 3.30pm to include a 30 minute unpaid lunch break. Plus 30 mins lunchtime supervision.

Further information is available in the job description and person specification.

In return, as well as providing you supportive colleagues and a great working environment, our employees can access:

• Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistant Programme
• Rewards and Discounts Platform

Visits to the school are actively encouraged. Please contact the school office via email admin@stedwardsprimaryschool.co.uk or by phone, 01743 718462.

Please visit the school website to find out more about life at St. Edward’s https://www.stedwards.shropshire.sch.uk/

St. Edward’s CE Primary and the Diocese of Hereford Multi Academy Trust are 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 a Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level, along with other standard pre-employment checks.

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 St Edward's CofE Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 34 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Edward's CofE Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-edward-s-cofe-primary-school

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