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Teaching Vacancies; Bishop's Castle; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Community College, Bishop’s Castle is seeking a Learning Support Assistant Level 2 to cover a maternity leave period. You will join our successful SEN team and support students under the guidance of the SENCO and teaching staff.

You will help implement intervention plans, assist with literacy development through library oversight, and support learners with social, emotional and mental health needs. This is a strong entry point into SEN education.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support individuals or groups of students in or out of the classroom.
• Work with the SENCO and teaching staff to develop and implement intervention and support plans.
• Oversight of the school library to promote literacy, independent learning and a love of reading.

Job description

Learning Support Assistant Level 2 (Maternity Cover)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The College is looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to join our extremely successful SEN team.

The ideal candidate will be able to work under the guidance of the SENCO and teaching staff to supervise and support individuals or groups of students in or out of the classroom.

The role will require you to work closely with students with specific educational needs including social, emotional and mental health, and assist with the development and implementation of individual intervention and support plans.

Also part of the role is oversight of the school library, making it an engaging learning environment that promotes literacy, independent learning and a love of reading.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is wanting to commence their career in SEN education.

What the school offers its staff

The Community College, Bishop’s Castle is a popular rural secondary school, which provides our community with good to outstanding development, learning and progress in a positive, pleasant learning environment. We were described by OFSTED as having a “committed staff team” that is “determined to create a positive learning culture”. All judgements were good.

Our well-behaved students respond positively to our hard-working and highly committed staff. They achieve well and leave the school with results that are above the national average. You will be joining the school at an exciting stage of its development.

Further details and application forms are available on the College website ccbcshropshire.com. If you would like to discuss the role please contact Mrs R Newbold, PA to the Headteacher via email [e-mail] or by phoning the College on 01588 638257.

Interviews: Week beginning 5th November 2026

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.