Level 3 Teaching Assistant - Southall School

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Shrewsbury is seeking a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to support students across all year groups, focusing on those with special educational needs. The ideal candidate will possess necessary qualifications and skills, demonstrating patience and empathy in their approach to teaching. This role is integral to fostering an inclusive learning environment and will involve working closely with both students and staff to ensure educational success.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEN and complex needs is desirable.
• Level two numeracy and literacy skills required.
• Understanding of safeguarding processes and policies is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the learning and development of students across the school.
• Work with individual students to support their educational needs.
• Implement Child Protection policies and maintain student safety.

Skills

Numeracy skills

Literacy skills

Understanding of Child Protection policies

Patience

Empathy

Good command of literacy

Good command of numeracy

Education

NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification

Job description

32.5 hours per week, term time plus PD days

An opportunity has arisen for a Level 3 Teaching Assistant within Southall School. The job involves working across the whole school and with individual students. It is desirable for the Teaching Assistant to have experience of working with children with SEN and complex needs.
The ideal Teaching Assistant will have:

• Level two numeracy/literacy skills
• NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience
• An understanding of Child Protection policies
• Patience and empathy towards pupils
• Good command of literacy and numeracy

The post is 32.5 hours per week at level 3. Salary range is £12.65 per hour.

If you would like an informal chat, please contact Karen James, the School Business Manager at [e-mail], who will return your call.

The closing date for this post is Wednesday, 25th June with interviews being held on Monday, 30th June 2025.

Applications should be returned to [e-mail] or if by post to the school at the address below:

Tracey Roberts

Southall School

Off Rowan Avenue

Dawley

Telford
TF4 3PX

Southall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post will be offered subject to the satisfactory return of safeguarding checks and two references.

Southall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post will be offered subject to the satisfactory return of safeguarding checks, two references and online checks.

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