SEN Support Teaching Assistant - Castlefields Primary School

WMJobs; Bridgnorth; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Castlefields Primary School in Bridgnorth is recruiting a Teaching Assistant to support across EYFS, KS1 and KS2, including SEND needs. The role is offered on a full or part-time basis, up to 26.25 hours per week, within a term-time plus 5 days pattern (44.21 weeks per year).

The successful candidate will work with staff to raise attainment and support children's progress in a caring school environment. DBS check and references are required as part of pre-employment checks.

Qualifications

• An experienced practitioner with high expectations.
• Experienced at working with children across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 to include a variety of SEND needs.
• Successful in using strategies to raise attainment.
• Committed to children's progress.

Responsibilities

• The role will include work across the school to meet curriculum needs.
• Provide support to teaching staff across different year groups and SEND provisions.

Skills

Experienced practitioner

SEND needs experience

Raising attainment

Committed to children's progress

Job description

TrustED Schools,

Salary: Grade 5 – SCP 6–7 dependent upon experience

Hours: Full or part-time role with a maximum of 26.25 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Working Year: 44.21 weeks (Term time + 5 days)

Castlefields Primary School is a fantastic primary school in Bridgnorth, Shropshire. Our school has a welcoming, family feel, and we offer a supportive environment where every child is encouraged to be the very best they can. Our staff are friendly and hardworking, always striving to achieve the best outcome for our children.

TrustEd Schools is a multi-academy trust based in Shropshire consisting of five secondary schools and four primary schools and is committed to raising pupils' aspirations so that all young people reach their fullest potential and achieve the success they want for themselves.

We are looking to appoint a hard working, enthusiastic and well motivated Teaching Assistant to join Castlefields Primary School who aim to provide a secure, caring and stimulating learning environment through expert teaching and support staff. The role will include work across the school to meet curriculum needs.

The qualities you will bring will include:

• An experienced practitioner with high expectations
• Experienced at working with children across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 to include a variety of SEND needs
• Successful in using strategies to raise attainment
• Committed to children's progress

The appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including references, medical clearance, and an enhanced DBS Disclosure under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available by visiting www.dbs.gov.uk. An online search will be undertaken as part of due diligence checks during the shortlisting process.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The Trust values diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds. We are committed to broadening our staff diversity to better reflect the diversity of the West Midlands. We are committed to gender equality and to being a family friendly employer. We therefore always consider requests for flexible working and part-time alternatives to full time posts.

Closing date: Noon on Thursday 10 September 2026 (We reserve the right to close the advert early)

Interviews: Monday 14 September 2026 (afternoon)