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

Shropshire Bus Enhanced Partnership; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; 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 the KS2 team. The role includes 1:1 and small group pupil support, plus daily lunchtime supervision within a KS2 setting.

Hours are 8:55am to 3:15pm, with flexibility discussed to suit family commitments. The successful candidate will hold an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, be able to collaborate with colleagues, and demonstrate enthusiasm, high expectations and good communication.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent required.
• Ability to work with pupils 1:1 or in small groups.
• Willingness to undertake a first aid qualification.
• Promote positive learning behaviours
• Effective communication and relationships with pupils, parents and staff

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or small group support to specific pupil(s).
• Assist classroom teacher in KS2 and deliver targeted interventions.
• Contribute to lunchtime supervision for 30 minutes daily.

Skills

Collaborative working

Communication skills

Behaviour support

First aid

Education

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