Teaching Assistant

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Wellbeing-focused workplace

Full induction

Paid DBS

Career progression

Training & development (online or in‑p

Job summary

Darwin School in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students' learning and social development. The role involves 1:1 or 2:1 support, setting up engaging activities, and assisting teachers to create a positive classroom environment. Full-time, 40 hours per week, salary £23,370.40 per year.

DBS checks and safeguarding processes apply. We pride ourselves on a wellbeing-focused workplace and opportunities for training and progression within the UK education

Qualifications

• Experience assisting students in primary/secondary settings.
• Ability to support learners with varied needs.
• Willingness to engage in safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support students' learning and social development inside and outside the classroom.
• Work 1:1 or 2:1 with students needing extra support.
• Help set up engaging activities tailored to each student's needs.
• Support teachers to maintain a positive, organised, and inspiring classroom.

Skills

Supporting students' learning

Social development support

One-to-one support

Group activities setup

Job description

£23,370.40 to £23,370.40 per year, Competitive

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

15/10/2026

About this job

Position: Teaching Assistant Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire Hours: 40 hours per week Salary Details: £23,370.40 per annum Darwin school is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our team and help students thrive both academically and socially.

The school: Darwin School is an independent school in the county of Shropshire, we provide education for students aged 8 to 18 who have suffered trauma enabling them to realise their potential and through personalised support, achieve their goals.

What you will be doing: Supporting students learning and social development inside and outside the classroom.

Working 1:1 or 2:1 with students who need extra support.

Helping to set up engaging activities tailored to each student’s needs.

Supporting teachers to create a positive, organised, and inspiring classroom environment.

Reacting to classroom situations with calm, constructive, and professional guidance.

• Competitive salary and opportunities to grow in your career.
• Wellbeing-focused workplace
• Full induction, paid DBS, and the chance to progress with one of the UK’s.

Training and development

• online or in person.

Be part of a dedicated team with clear guidance and mentorship.

Enjoy a friendly, family-like atmosphere with supportive management.

We pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities Employer and we are committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care.

All candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and reference checks.

We will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates.

This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children.

As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.