Teaching Assistant Level 1

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Benefits offered by this job

Very generous pension scheme

Health and wellbeing services

Personalised CPD programmes

Onsite parking

Job summary

Telford Junior School within Elm Tree Multi Academy Trust is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 1 on a permanent basis. The role is 31.25 hours per week, term-time plus one week (39 weeks), with a starting salary of £18,815 per annum.

Part-time patterns may be considered if full days (8:45am to 3:30pm) are maintained. You will support pupils within our nurturing primary environment, assisting teachers to deliver a broad curriculum and supporting academic and pastoral development.

Qualifications

• Applicant must be committed and enthusiastic to join our team.
• Support pupils within a nurturing and inclusive primary environment.
• Part-time patterns may be considered, provided full days prevail.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils to access a broad and engaging curriculum.
• Work closely with teaching staff to aid academic and pastoral development.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

Permanent Role

31.25 hours per week (or Part time considered for the right candidate*)

Term-Time Only + 1 week (39 weeks)

Salary Band D, Points 4-5

(Starting on Point 4 – actual salary starting at £18,815 per annum)

• Part‑time working patterns may be considered, provided these are made up of full days (8:45am to 3:30pm).

Telford Junior School,

Teaching Assistant Level 1

Permanent Role

31.25 hours per week (or Part time considered for the right candidate*)

Term-Time Only + 1 week (39 weeks)

Salary Band D, Points 4-5

(Starting on Point 4 – actual salary starting at £18,815 per annum)

• Part‑time working patterns may be considered, provided these are made up of full days (8:45am to 3:30pm).

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our excellent team at Telford Junior School, supporting pupils within our nurturing and inclusive primary environment.

Working closely with teaching staff, you will help children access a broad and engaging curriculum while supporting their academic and pastoral development.

The successful candidate will be a flexible and reliable team player with strong communication skills, a calm and patient approach, and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual looking to start or develop a career in education. Within our Multi Academy Trust, we provide access to high-quality professional development, supporting progression if this is of interest to you.

We welcome applications from individuals who have experience of, or a genuine interest in, working with young people, particularly those with additional or complex needs, and who share our commitment to high expectations, inclusion and ensuring every child is able to thrive.

What We Offer:

• A nurturing school environment with a strong team culture
• A very generous pension scheme and access to a range of health and wellbeing services
• A first-class commitment to developing individuals through personalised CPD programmes
• An easily accessible location with plentiful onsite parking

Please see our application pack including the job description and person specification for full details and requirements with regards to this role and note that any offer of employment is subject to receipt of a completed application form, satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS disclosure, online search checks and the right to work in the UK.

Post Deadline: Monday 5th October 2026 at 09:00 am

Thank you for your interest in our role.

Elm Tree Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.