1:1 Learning Support Assistant/Teaching Assistant Apprentice - St. Peter’s CE Primary School & Nurse

Telford and Wrekin Council; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a positive and caring Teaching Assistant to work with children at St. Peter’s Primary School. This role involves supporting a KS2 pupil with Special Educational Needs and providing general classroom assistance. Ideal candidates are reliable, hardworking, and dedicated to making a positive impact. The position offers £10.99 per hour, 26 hours per week during term time only, and is subject to safeguarding checks.

Qualifications

• Must have a genuine desire to positively impact children's lives.
• Willingness to go the extra mile when needed.

Responsibilities

• Support and care for a KS2 pupil with Special Educational Needs.
• Provide general classroom support in the afternoons.

Skills

Positive attitude

Ability to form strong relationships

Reliability

Good sense of humour

Job description

Required as soon as possible

1:1 Learning Support Assistant/Teaching Assistant Apprentice

£10.99 per hour for the first year, rising to National Minimum Wage in the second year

26 hours per week term time only

We are looking for a positive, caring Teaching Assistant to work with our fantastic family of children and staff at St. Peter’s. Our ideal candidate will be able to form strong, caring relationships with both children and staff, be hard‑working and reliable and have a good sense of humour! You will support and care for a KS2 pupil with Special Educational Needs every morning, working closely alongside the class teacher to ensure their academic and pastoral needs are met. In the afternoons, you will provide more general classroom support. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to contribute to our happy, lively, growing school community.

Our broad and wide‑ranging curriculum is rooted firmly in our local context and Christian values. We incorporate a wide range of visits and visitors, high quality texts, outdoor learning and sporting, musical and artistic opportunities into our everyday practice. Working closely with St.Peter’s Church, the village of Edgmond and the Newport cluster of schools, we are a thriving, outward‑looking school at the heart of our local community.

If you have a genuine desire to impact positively on children’s lives and are willing to go the extra mile when needed, we would love to show you around our friendly school so that you can get a real feel for what we are all about.

Please contact the school office to book an appointment to visit us on 01952 811692 / [e-mail].

You can also find out more information about our school and nursery on our website: www.stpetersedgmond.co.uk.

At St.Peter's Primary School we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as other pre‑appointment checks, including online, as outlined in the most recent version of Keeping Children Safe in Education.

To Apply

An application form and job description are attached to this advert. Completed applications should be submitted via email to [e-mail] by 9am on Monday 22nd September.

Key Dates

• Closing date for Applications: Monday 10th November 9am
• Interviews: Thursday 13th November

Those candidates selected for interview will be contacted by the end of the day on Monday 10th November.