Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

The Mews School in Wem, Shropshire is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students' learning and social development, both inside and outside the classroom.

You will work 1:1 or 2:1 with students needing extra support, help create engaging activities, and assist teachers in maintaining a positive, well-organised learning environment.

This full-time permanent role offers a competitive salary (£23,370 per year), DBS paid, and opportunities for training and career progression.

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 create a positive, organised, and inspiring classroom environment.
• React to classroom situations with calm, constructive, and professional guidance.
• Training and development online or in person.
• Wellbeing-focused workplace with a dedicated team and mentorship.
• Full induction and paid DBS, with opportunities to progress in the UK.

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

The school: The Mews School is an independent school in the county of Shropshire, we provide education for students aged 11-18 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.

Training and development

• online or in person.

Wellbeing-focused workplace

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

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

Full induction, paid DBS, and the chance to progress with one of the UK’s.

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.

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.

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