Teaching Assistant

Haberdashers' Abraham Darby; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free carparking on staff carpark (bar-

Regular CPD opportunities

Internal promotion opportunities

Free 24-hour confidential well-being:

Job summary

Haberdashers’ Abraham Darby is seeking to appoint an experienced Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join the learning support team. The role supports pupils with SEND under the guidance of the SENDCO, facilitating inclusive learning during term-time.

The successful candidate will have prior SEND experience, a Level 2/3 qualification (or working towards), and a solid understanding of safeguarding. Salary is for term-time only, with pro-rata FTE figures provided.

Qualifications

• Experience with children with special needs
• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification or working towards
• Understanding of Child Protection/Safeguarding procedures
• Patience and empathy towards pupils and young people

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities under the instruction of the SENDCO
• Work under the instruction of the SENDCO to support pupils with SEND in the school
• Contribute to a supportive learning environment and assist with classroom activities

Skills

SEND experience

Level 2/3 qualification

Patience empathy

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 qualification

Job description

TEACHING ASSISTANT – Level 2 or Level 3

Required as soon possible

Haberdashers’ Abraham Darby is passionate about learning in its widest sense. Our mission is to ensure that our pupils value and enjoy their learning inside and outside the classroom.Haberdashers’ Abraham Darby is seeking to appoint an additional experienced committed and enthusiastic Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our existing learning support team. The successful candidate will work under the instruction of the SENDCO to support pupils with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities in our school.

33.25 hours per week, term time only

Salary Grade for Level 2: Grade 3 - Actual Salary: £19,561 for term time only (FTE salary £26,266)

Salary Grade for Level 3: Grade 4 - Actual Salary: £20,462 for term time only (FTE salary £27,476)

The ideal Teaching Assistant will have:

• Previous experience of working with children with special needs
• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification or working towards
• An understanding of Child Protection/Safeguarding procedures
• Patience and empathy towards pupils and young people

If you think you have what it takes to make a real difference to the lives of the young people at Haberdashers’ Abraham Darby, then we would love to hear from you! Our pupils are delightful. We are minutes away from Ironbridge Gorge and some beautiful countryside and we'd love to have you on our team. We look forward to receiving your application soon!

What can we offer you?

• A friendly and supportive environment
• The opportunity to work with motivated students, supportive parents and dedicated staff
• A location close to main line railway services, road networks and M54 and M6 motorways
• The opportunity to be part of the Haberdashers' West Midlands Academies Trust
• Regular CPD opportunities
• Internal promotion opportunities
• Free carparking on dedicated staff carpark (barriered entrance)
• Dedicated staff work bases and staff room
• Complimentary hot drinks available in the staffroom at breaktime
• Opportunities to become involved in Sport, Performing Arts and other recreational activities
• Free 24-hour confidential well-being support through Health Assured/Wisdom
• An in-house qualified Mental Health Practitioner
• Free Christmas Lunch in the restaurant
• Early finish at the end of the summer term

School Information - Haberdashers' Abraham Darby

Haberdashers' Abraham Darby is a coeducational secondary school with a sixth form, educating around 1,058 pupils aged 11–18 in Madeley, Telford. The school converted to academy status in September 2008 and is sponsored by the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers. It occupies a purpose-built, modern school building. The school is anchored by three clear values — Aspiration, Respect and Excellence (ARE) — and a vision of "Success for All" that runs through its curriculum, pastoral system and extra-curricular offer. It has a genuinely thriving extra-curricular programme, with particular strength and a track record of external success in music (including its Abraham Darby Showband), rugby, and a fast-growing netball programme, alongside cadets (incorporating Duke of Edinburgh's Award) and a strong sixth‑form enrichment offer. The school also benefits from a growing alumni network who return to support current pupils through mentoring, careers talks and work experience. The school is located within a short distance from the picturesque River Severn and Ironbridge Gorge, not far from Telford and Shrewsbury, with good railway, road and motorway links to both the M6 and M54. The school is backed by a genuinely supportive Trust — both the HWMAT Board of Trustees and the executive team — and by its sponsor, the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers. The Local Governing Body includes skilled, experienced governors who combine strong support with rigorous, informed challenge. The school benefits from constructive relationships with the Department for Education, Telford & Wrekin local authority and neighbouring schools. Staff work hard, and there is a real and growing appetite across the local community — parents, alumni and local employers — to support the school and help it improve outcomes for every pupil.

The Haberdashers' Company - an introduction

The Haberdashers' Company is one of the Great Twelve Livery Companies and has a long history closely connected to the development of the City of London. We are a welcoming and inclusive organisation with a strong social purpose. We are proud of our roots, traditions and values that go back centuries, but equally, we are a modern organisation committed to a vibrant and diverse future. We harness the resources of the Haberdashers’ community to empower young people from every background and enable them to flourish.

The Trust and Sponsor

Haberdashers' Abraham Darby is part of the Haberdashers' West Midlands Academies Trust (HWMAT), and, through its sponsorship arrangements, part of the wider national family of schools associated with the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers — a family that includes both private and state schools in London and Wales. This affiliation gives the school access to a network of high-performing schools, shared expertise, professional development and governance support, and a long tradition of academic ambition and civic purpose. The Trust and its sponsor are committed to supporting the leadership and improvement of Haberdashers' Abraham Darby: the sponsor directly funds ASPIRE, an innovative Sixth Form mentoring initiative delivered in partnership with the Trust.

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Statement

Haberdasher’s Abraham Darby is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All teachers and support staff are accountable for the way in which they exercise authority, manage risk, use resources and protect pupils from discrimination and avoidable harm. All staff, whether paid or voluntary, have a duty to keep young people safe and to protect them from physical harm. When an individual accepts a role that involves working with children and young people they need to understand and acknowledge that the responsibilities and trust are inherent in that role. All posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check (including a check of the Children's Barred list) and mandatory pre-employment safer recruitment and vetting checks. On-line checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates who are also required to complete and submit a criminal self-disclosure form prior to interview. All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for the role. ID checks (including photographic) will be carried out at interview stage. References will be taken up prior to interview. Any offer of employment is conditional upon certain conditions which will be outlined in the offer letter to the successful candidate. All new staff are expected to undertake mandatory training: safeguarding, online safety, prevent and allergy awareness prior to their employment start date. We have a child protection and safeguarding policy in place which can be found by clicking on link: Policies & Documents | Haberdasher's Abraham Darby

HABERDASHERS' ABRAHAM DARBY - Ironbridge Road, Madeley, Telford TF7 5HX

A member of the Haberdashers’ West Midlands Academies Trust (HWMAT)

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Website: https://www.haberdashersabrahamdarby.co.uk/