Maternity Cover Teaching Assistant

Telford & Wrekin Council; Dawley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Professional development

Job summary

Crudgington Primary School is seeking to appoint an exceptional teaching assistant to join our small, dedicated team of staff. We are looking for a highly driven and motivated teaching assistant who can exemplify our school values of inspire, nurture, succeed.

We are looking for a candidate who has a passion for supporting children, the ability to build strong relationships with pupils, staff and parents, and a commitment to continuing professional development.

Qualifications

• A passion for supporting children and seeing them flourish in all aspects of the curriculum.
• Takes pride in their work and pride in the achievement of their children
• The ability to develop strong relationships with children, staff and parents
• The ability to work as a key member of our team
• A desire for continuing professional development

Skills

Passion for children

Relationship building

Team player

Professional development

Job description

The Learning Community Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and young people. All post holders are subject to an enhanced DBS check (including a check on the children's barred list) and an online search for the successful applicant. References will be checked following the Learning Community Trust recruitment and selection process. In line with the Statutory Guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education an online check will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview. We are committed to equality and diversity and follow the Safer Recruitment practices as set out in the Statutory Guidance - Keeping Children Safe in Education. For more information regarding our school's commitment to safeguarding, please see our Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy School Policies

Crudgington Primary School is seeking to appoint an exceptional teaching assistant to join our small, dedicated team of staff. We are looking for a highly driven and motivated teaching assistant who can exemplify our school values of inspire, nurture, succeed. We are looking for a candidate who has:

• A passion for supporting children and seeing them flourish in all aspects of the curriculum.
• Takes pride in their work and pride in the achievement of their children
• The ability to develop strong relationships with children, staff and parents
• The ability to work as a key member of our team
• A desire for continuing professional development

In return, we can offer the following:

• Fantastic children who have a real desire to learn and achieve
• A supportive team of staff with a united in their drive and determination for our learners
• A commitment to providing high-quality professional development
• Join Team Telford - Where People Make the Difference

We're proud to be the LGC Local Authority of the Year 2025 - and it's all thanks to our incredible people. At Telford & Wrekin Council, we don't just deliver services - we protect, care, and invest in our borough. Our teams are trusted, supported, and empowered to make a real impact.

A friendly, inclusive and dynamic workplace, competitive pay, generous benefits, flexible working and great development opportunities. A culture that celebrates diversity and champions inclusion. If you're passionate about making a difference, we'd love to hear from you.