Teaching Assistant - Belvidere School

WMJobs; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Belvidere School in Shrewsbury is seeking a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join the Learning Support Department. The successful candidate will support pupils with varying needs, alongside teachers, in and out of the classroom, and help implement individual care and education plans.

This permanent, term-time role is 37 hours per week, graded at SCP 8–11, with a salary range of £27,709–£29,071 (pro rata to hours worked).

Qualifications

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Experience supporting pupils with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend to pupils’ personal needs and assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education / Behaviour / Support / Mentoring Plans and Personal Care Programmes.
• Supervise and support pupils, including those with special needs and those excluded from, or otherwise not working to, a normal timetable, ensuring their safety and access to learning.
• Work with the teacher in lesson planning, evaluating, and adjusting lessons / work plans as appropriate.
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
• Be aware of and comply with safeguarding responsibilities as outlined in the school’s Staff Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Be aware of and comply with data protection responsibilities as outlined in the school’s Staff Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Job description

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Hours

37 hours per week

Grade and SCP / Salary range

Grade 6 (SCP 8 to 11). Salary range: £27,709 - £29,071 (pro rata to hours worked)

Contract Type

Permanent term time only

Workplace

Belvidere School, Belvidere Lane, Shrewsbury, SY2 5RJ

Start Date

As soon as possible

About the TrustEd CSAT Alliance

The TrustEd CSAT Alliance is a Shropshire multi‑academy trust looking after a family of local schools, consisting of 5 secondaries and 4 primaries. We are a professional and friendly trust committed to raising pupils’ aspirations so that all young people reach their fullest potential and achieve the success they want for themselves.

Role Description

We wish to appoint a Level 3 Teaching Assistants to join our Learning Support Department as soon as possible. The successful candidate will join a successful and positive Learning Support Department which links and works collaboratively with the Pastoral Team to provide the highest level of support for each student. Working under the guidance of the teaching staff and nominated teaching assistants and within an agreed system of supervision, to support access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom, including support for individual Education Health Care Plans (EHCP’s). This could include those requiring detailed and specialist knowledge in particular areas, and those who need help to overcome barriers to learning. Work with pupils will be carried out in or out of the classroom. We are seeking a Teaching Assistant who demonstrates sensitivity, patience and skill in supporting pupils with physical disabilities. The successful candidate will adapt learning activities to ensure pupils can access and participate fully, provide practical support with mobility and specialist equipment in line with individual care plans and relevant training, and promote pupils’ independence, dignity and confidence.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Attend to pupils’ personal needs and assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education / Behaviour / Support / Mentoring Plans and Personal Care Programmes / strategies.
• Supervise and support pupils, including those with special needs and those excluded from, or otherwise not working to, a normal timetable, ensuring their safety and access to learning.
• Work with the teacher in lesson planning, evaluating, and adjusting lessons / work plans as appropriate.
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
• Be aware of and comply with safeguarding responsibilities as outlined in the school’s Staff Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Be aware of and comply with data protection responsibilities as outlined in the school’s Staff Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

Eligibility / Background Checks

The appointment is subject to satisfactory pre‑employment clearances including references, medical clearance and an enhanced DBS Disclosure under the “Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974”. Further details regarding this check are available by visiting www.dbs.gov.uk. This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An online search will be undertaken as part of due diligence checks during the shortlisting process.

Closing date for all applications is 9am Monday 16th November 2026.