KS1 SEN Teaching Assistant Level 3 - St. Giles CE Primary School

WMJobs; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

St Giles’ C.E Primary School in Shrewsbury is seeking a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our KS1 provision. The role is fixed-term for one year, 27.5 hours per week, with Grade 6 £14.36 hourly pay.

You will support teaching, supervise lunchtimes for 30 minutes daily, and work 8:55am–3:15pm with a 20 minute morning break and a 30 minute lunch break. Applicants should have a TA NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and strong collaborative skills, with a commitment to safeguarding.

Qualifications

• TA NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• Ability to work collaboratively to support pupils
• Dedication to high expectations and safeguarding

Responsibilities

• Support classroom teaching in KS1 and deliver interventions as needed
• Assist as lunchtime supervisor for 30 minutes daily
• Work hours 8:55am–3:15pm with breaks; flexible to family commitments

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Interventions

First aid

Student support

Education

Teaching Assistant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Grade 6 £14.36

27.5 Hours per week

Required From Autumn Term 2026

The Governors of St Giles’ C.E Primary School are looking to recruit an ambitious, dedicated and enthusiastic level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our school provision in the KS1 Department.

Shropshire Council,

SEN Teaching Assistant Level 3 - KS1

Grade 6 £14.36

Fixed Term for one year in the first instance.

27.5 Hours per week

Required From Autumn Term 2026

The role will also include working as a lunchtime supervisor for 30 minutes each day in addition to class teaching hours.

Working hours: 8:55am - 3:15pm (which includes unpaid breaks of 20 minutes in the morning and 1/2 hour lunch.) Flexibility in these hours can be discussed to fit with family commitments.

We are looking for a candidate who has:

• A Teaching Assistant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent:
• The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve the best outcomes for all pupils:
• Dedication and enthusiasm, together with high expectations for every child to achieve their full potential
• Experience of delivering interventions and willingness to undertake a first aid qualification
• A sound understanding of how to promote positive learning behaviours
• Effective communication skills and the ability to build good relationships

Part of the duties of this post requires the postholder to support the child during the lunchtime period.

St Giles’ 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 successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Closing Date: Friday 20th November

Interviews to be Held: Monday 30th November