KS2 Teaching Assistant SEND L3 - St. Giles CE Primary School

Shropshire Council; 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 SEN Teaching Assistant to join KS2. You will support a specific child 1:1 or in small groups alongside the class teacher, contributing to pupil progress and learning.

The role includes a 30‑minute lunchtime supervision and the stated hours are 8:55am–3:15pm. The post is fixed-term for one year, starting Autumn Term 2026, with DBS clearance required.

Qualifications

• Teaching Assistant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve the best outcomes for all pupils.
• Experience of delivering interventions and willingness to undertake a first aid qualification.
• Sound understanding of how to promote positive learning behaviours.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to build good relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support a specific child on a 1:1 or small group basis alongside the class teacher.
• Contribute to pupil’s academic progression.
• Carry out lunchtime supervision for 30 minutes daily.
• Assist with class teaching hours as required.

Skills

Collaboration with colleagues

Dedication and enthusiasm

Deliver interventions

Positive learning behaviours

Communication skills

Education

Teaching Assistant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant Level 3 – KS2
Grade 6 £14.36
Fixed Term for one year in the first instance
27.5 Hours per week
Required from Autum 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 KS2 Department.

You will have responsibility for working alongside the classroom teacher and supporting a specific child on a 1:1 or small group basis to enhance pupil’s academic progression.

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

• Level 3 SEN Advert KS2
• KS2 Teaching Assistant SEND L3 - JD & PS
• Self Disclosure Form
• Application Form