SEND Teaching Assistant - Level 3

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Market Drayton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Hodnet Primary School in Hodnet, Market Drayton, is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join the Learning Support team. The role focuses on supporting pupils with specific needs, delivering interventions, and assisting with IEP/EHCP implementation to promote learning outcomes.

The post is 30 hours per week, term-time only plus one INSET day, permanent, with salary £26,824–£28,142 per annum pro rata. Close date 9 October 2026; interviews 16 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with specific needs in a classroom setting.
• Ability to support learning and behaviour, including neurodiverse pupils.
• Strong communication skills with pupils, parents and staff.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Provide interventions and support for pupils with specific needs.
• Assist in implementing individual education health and care plans.
• Support a positive learning environment and school ethos.
• Collaborate with Learning Support team and Trust.

Skills

Strong communication

Behaviour support

Pupil support

Neurodiverse experience

Job description

HODNET PRIMARY SCHOOL

Shrewsbury Street, Hodnet, Market Drayton, TF9 3NS.

Tel: [phone] http://www.hodnetschool.co.uk/

SEND Teaching Assistant

30 Hours per week, Term Time Only+1PD Day

Permanent

Grade 6, SCP 8

£26,824 - £28,142 per Annum Pro Rata (£18,482 - £19,390 Actual)

Required ASAP, ideally after October half term (03/11/2026)

We aim to appoint a specialised Teaching Assistant to join our Learning Support team ASAP. The role involves supporting pupils with specific needs in a classroom setting, providing necessary interventions and assisting in the implementation of individual education health and care programs. Strong communication skills, the ability to support learning and behaviour, especially among neurodiverse primary age pupils.

Are you passionate about making a difference? We seek an exceptional relationship builder who can maintain a positive learning environment and champion our school ethos.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to shape the lives of young people in a nurturing environment. Utilising support from the wider Trust, you'll inspire both staff and pupils to achieve their fullest potential.

Be a part of something special!

What we can offer you:

The 3-18 Education Trust is a multi-academy trust with students aged from 3-18 and which works collaboratively to provide interesting and exciting opportunities for staff to share ideas, resources and expertise, for the benefit of the students.

In addition to a comprehensive induction and a commitment to your ongoing training and career progression, we also offer a range of employee benefits. To find out more information please visit out Trust Website.

Closing date for applications is Friday 9th October at 4pm

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 16th October from 1pm

The 3-18 Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013, 2020 and 2023). Guidance on disclosing convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. Under the Immigration Act 2016, candidates for customer-facing roles must meet the necessary standard of spoken English. It is an offence to apply if barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Employment is subject to medical fitness, satisfactory references, right to work in the UK, and an Enhanced DBS check. Online social media checks will be carried out on successful applicants.