SEND Teaching Assistant - Level 3

Hodnet Primary School; Market Drayton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Hodnet Primary School on Shrewsbury Street, Hodnet, Market Drayton, is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our Learning Support team. The role is 30 hours per week, term time only plus one professional development day, and is a permanent position.

Salary is £26,824–£28,142 per annum pro rata (actual £18,482–£19,390). You will support pupils with specific needs in a classroom setting, provide interventions and assist in implementing education health and care plans.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and ability to support learning and behaviour in primary pupils.
• Experience supporting pupils with specific needs and implementing education health and care plans.
• Able to work as part of a classroom learning support team.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with specific needs in a classroom setting and provide necessary interventions.
• Assist in the implementation of individual education health and care plans.

Skills

Strong communication

Behaviour support

Neurodiverse support

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?

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.