SEND/Pastoral Teaching Assistant - St Matthew’s CE (Aided) Primary School and Nursery Centre

Telford & Wrekin; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Telford & Wrekin is seeking a SEND/Pastoral Teaching Assistant to support children across our school. You will work with teachers on targeted interventions, 1:1 and small group support within a nurturing environment.

The role requires experience with primary-aged children, a Paediatric First Aid qualification, and a commitment to safeguarding and inclusion. Apply by emailing the school.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting primary age children.
• Support pupils with SEND and SEMH needs and pastoral care.
• Committed, creative, flexible and passionate with high expectations for care and safeguarding.
• Work with teachers to deliver targeted interventions and 1:1/small group support.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and promote confidence and independence.
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities at all times.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering targeted interventions and 1:1 support, with small groups.
• Adapt learning to meet individual needs and support classroom learning.
• Promote safeguarding and create a nurturing classroom environment.
• Communicate effectively with staff, parents and external agencies.

Skills

Experience with primary age pupils

Pastoral care

Communication with staff and parents

Team player

Education

Paediatric First Aid

Job description

SEND/Pastoral Teaching Assistant

Required as soon as possible

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

Scale 2 Point 3 - £13.45 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:

• Have experience of assisting children of primary age
• Support pupils with SEND, SEMH needs and pastoral care, ensuring they feel safe, valued and included.
• Are committed, creative, flexible and passionate – setting high expectations of care, achievement, behaviour, inclusion and safeguarding.
• Work closely with teachers to deliver targeted interventions, 1:1 support, with small groups and adapt learning to meet individual needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children, encouraging confidence, resilience and independence
• Promote pupils’ social, emotional and behavioural development, offering guidance and support when needed.
• Assist in creating a nurturing classroom environment where all children can thrive.
• Communicate effectively with staff, parents and external agencies to support pupil progress and wellbeing.
• Demonstrate patience, empathy and flexibility in responding to diverse needs.
• Uphold the school’s values and safeguarding responsibilities at all times.
• Will be an active part of our enthusiastic and dedicated team.
• Has, or is prepared to undertake, a Paediatric First Aid qualification
• Maintain confidentiality at all times and observe GDPR guidelines
• Can provide support 1:1, with small groups and within a classroom setting, including providing intimate care.

Application forms supporting statements should be emailed directly to the school Business Manager at [e-mail].

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

Interview date: TBD

Attached documents

• Job Description
• Application Notes
• Application Form
• Advert Details
• Person Specification