Teaching Assistant

SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL; Oswestry; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Shropshire Council is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join the Oswestry Education Centre team. The post supports students aged 5-16 with social, emotional and mental health needs, delivering core and reintegration activities in a term-time, part-time schedule.

The role requires good organisational skills for teachers’ admin, prep and record-keeping, and is based at Oswestry Education Centre with a 30-hour week (8.45am-2.45pm, Mon-Fri, term time).

Qualifications

• Teaching Assistant Level 3 with ability to support core subjects, PSHE, reintegration and sports/leisure activities.
• Good organisational skills required to support teachers in administrative tasks, preparation and record keeping.
• Experience working with pupils aged 5-16 with social, emotional and mental health needs is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of educational programme including core subjects, PSHE, reintegration and activities.
• Assist with preparation, record keeping and general administrative tasks.
• Assist with safeguarding and welfare of pupils under supervision.

Job description

Teaching Assistant Level 3 - TMBSS

Employer Shropshire Council

Location Oswestry Education Centre, Judge Meadow Oswestry, SY11 2FG

Salary Grade 6 Spinal Points 08 - 11, Actual Salary £18,786 to £19,710 per annum

Closing date 11 Nov 2026

Reference shropshire/TP/283/403

Sector Education

Job Type Schools / Academies - Support staff roles, Teaching assistant

Contract Type Permanent

Working Pattern Term time

Hours Part-Time

Required As Soon As Possible

Designation: Teaching Assistant Level 3

Salary Range: Point 8 - 11 pro rata

Actual Salary: £18,786 to £19,710 per annum

Hours: 30 hours per week - Monday to Friday 8.45am - 2.45pm - term time only (43.60 weeks per year)

Contract: Permanent

Location: Monday to Friday based at Oswestry Education Centre

TUITION, MEDICAL & BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT SERVICE

We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join the team at TMBSS. TMBSS caters for students aged 5 - 16 years who have social, emotional and mental health needs. The service has been rated as Good by Ofsted and the report acknowledged that:

At the heart of TMBSS lies a belief that all pupils should leave as confident young people who are 'world ready'. Inspirational leaders, caring staff and well-planned support combine to provide the right support at the right time.

Relationships are a strength at TMBSS. Some pupils believe education is not for them before starting here. However, at TMBSS, they quickly become settled and happy to learn, knowing they are cared for, and that support is available.

If you are seeking a challenge and think you can make a difference TMBSS has a vacancy for a Teaching Assistant to work at the Oswestry Education Centre.

The successful applicant will work alongside teaching staff delivering an educational programme including core subjects, PSHE, reintegration support and sports and leisure activities.

Good organisational skills are required to support teachers in general administrative tasks, preparation and record keeping.

Many students join TMBSS with undiagnosed or unmet additional needs. The service gains a clearer understanding of those needs over time through well-considered interventions and support. For some, this means an accurate identification of special educational needs and/or disabilities and a support plan. For others, it means uncovering the need for intensive short term intervention to support mental health needs.

TMBSS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as such, all applicants who are appointed to this post will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and appropriate pre-employment checks before the appointment is confirmed.

Further details and application forms can be obtained from Lindsay Crozier - Business Manager - TMBSS by emailing [e-mail] or telephone: [phone].

Visits are welcomed under prior arrangement. Please contact Lindsay Crozier to book an appointment.

Closing Date for applications: Wednesday 11 November 2026 - 9am

Interview Date: Thursday 19 November 2026

Tuition Medical Behaviour Support Service - Home

Under the Criminal Justice & Courts Services Act 2000, it is an offence for an individual who has been disqualified from working with children to knowingly apply for, offer to do, accept, or do any work defined as 'regulated activity'. This position is "regulated activity" and as such, the successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check with children's barred list information.

You can view our Child Protection Policy by visiting our website https://www.tmbss-shropshire.org.uk/ and selecting Key Info - Policies - Safeguarding

As this post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exceptions order 1975), all shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose all spent convictions and cautions, except those which are 'protected' under Police Act 1997 - Part V and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013)

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Good organisational skills are required to support teachers in general administrative tasks, preparation and record keeping.

Many students join TMBSS with undiagnosed or unmet additional needs. The service gains a clearer understanding of those needs over time through well-considered interventions and support. For some, this means an accurate identification of special educational needs and/or disabilities and a support plan. For others, it means uncovering the need for intensive short term intervention to support mental health needs.

We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join the team at TMBSS. TMBSS caters for students aged 5 - 16 years who have social, emotional and mental health needs. The service has been rated as Good by Ofsted and the report acknowledged that:

At the heart of TMBSS lies a belief that all pupils should leave as confident young people who are 'world ready'. Inspirational leaders, caring staff and well-planned support combine to provide the right support at the right time.

Relationships are a strength at TMBSS. Some pupils believe education is not for them before starting here. However, at TMBSS, they quickly become settled and happy to learn, knowing they are cared for, and that support is available.

If you are seeking a challenge and think you can make a difference TMBSS has a vacancy for a Teaching Assistant to work at the Oswestry Education Centre.

The successful applicant will work alongside teaching staff delivering an educational programme including core subjects, PSHE, reintegration support and sports and leisure activities.