SEN Teaching Assistant - Welshampton CE Primary School

Shropshire Council; Ellesmere; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Shropshire Council is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant in Ellesmere for a fixed-term role until 31 August 2027. The position covers 30 hours per week, term time only (43.60 weeks per year), with hours from 8:45am to 3:15pm, Monday to Friday.

Salary ranges from £13.92 to £14.14 per hour, with interviews in the week starting 2 November 2026 and a proposed start date to be confirmed. The successful applicant will support identified pupils with specific additional needs, enjoy working with children,

Qualifications

• Support identified pupils with specific additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Work with and support identified pupils with specific needs.
• Be part of a team passionate about making a difference.

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Fixed-Term Position until 31st August 2027

Grade 4 (SCP6) to Grade 5 (SCP 7) depending on qualifications

30 Hours Per Week, term time only (43.60 Weeks Per Year)

Working hours: 8:45am - 3:15pm (30 hours per week) Monday to Friday

Salary: £13.92 per hour to £14.14 per hour

Required As Soon As Possible

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to primarily work with and support identified pupils with specific additional needs. The successful applicant must love working with children, be able to embrace challenge and relish being part of a team who are passionate about making a difference. The right candidate will be positive, patient and adaptable; building on their existing knowledge and skills to work collaboratively with our dedicated staff team to support a specific child.

Interviews: Week beginning 2nd November 2026

Proposed start date: To Be Confirmed

Attached documents

• Advert
• Teaching Assistant
• Person Specification