Level 3 Teaching Assistant -St Matthew’s CE (Aided) Primary School and Nursery Centre

Telford & Wrekin Council; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Telford & Wrekin Council is seeking an enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistant to support children across our school. The role involves covering classes in teachers’ absence, working 1:1 and in small groups, including intimate care where required.

The successful candidate will hold HLTA qualifications or be prepared to undertake relevant training, have SEND experience, and be committed to safeguarding and high expectations of care and learning in a term-time role.

Qualifications

• Must be able to cover classes in the absence of a teacher.
• Has or is prepared to undertake a HLTA qualification.
• Experience assisting children across all key stages and with SEND.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support, small group work and in-class support, including intimate care.
• Assist with phonics and early reading where needed.
• Be flexible, creative and supportive to ensure safeguarding and high standards.

Skills

Cover classes

1:1 support

Small group support

Intimate care

Education

HLTA qualification

Job description

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Required as soon as possible

32.5 hours per week term time only plus PD days when required.

Scale 4 Point 7 to 11 - £14.14 per hour

We wish to appoint an enthusiastic, organised and passionate Teaching Assistant to support children across our school.

We are looking for candidates who

• cover classes in the absence of a teacher


• have the qualifications to HLTA, including planning when necessary


• have experience of assisting children in all key stages


• may have experience of phonics and a good understanding of how early reading is taught.


• have understanding and experience of children with SEND


• are committed to high expectations of care, achievement, behaviour, inclusion and safeguarding


• are passionate about making a difference to our children’s future


• are creative, flexible and passionate about helping children learn.


• demonstrate a positive approach to challenge and change


• will be an active part of our enthusiastic and dedicated team.


• can build good working relationships with parents/carers.


• can provide support 1:1, with small groups and within a classroom setting, including providing intimate care


• has or is prepared to undertake a Paediatric First Aid qualification


• maintain confidentiality at all times and observe GDPR Guidelines

Closing date for applications: Midday on Monday 2nd November 2026.

Interview date: TBD

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