Teaching Assistant - Level 2

Bomere Heath Church of England Primary School; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 12,398 - 16,531; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Supportive leadership

Motivated staff

Job summary

Bomere Heath CE Primary School invites applications for a confident and knowledgeable Teaching Assistant (Level 2) to join our staff team in Shropshire.

Fixed Term (to 31/08/2027) and NJC Grade 5 (SCP 7) with 25.83 hours per week, the role may be combined with a Lunchtime Supervisor position for 3.75 hours per week. The school values Love, Hope and Respect and supports pupil welfare and progress.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children in an educational setting.
• Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning in a primary school setting.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive environment that supports pupil welfare and progress.
• Potentially combine this post with a Lunchtime Supervisor role (3.75 hours) – to be discussed at interview.

Skills

Patience

Warm and friendly attitude

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent

Experience of working with children in an educational setting

Job description

Overview

Bomere Heath CE Primary School and Nursery, a school within Shropshire Church of England Academies Trust, are looking for a confident and knowledgeable Teaching Assistant (Level 2) to join their staff team.

Fixed Term (to 31/08/2027 in the first instance)

NJC Grade 5 (SCP 7)

25.83 hours per week (The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to combine this post with a Lunchtime Supervisor role for 3.75 hours per week. This can be discussed at interview).

Bomere Heath CE Primary School is a small, rural village primary school where children are truly at the heart of everything we do. Our core values—Love, Hope, and Respect—permeate every aspect of school life.

Responsibilities

The job description indicates the post involves supporting teaching and learning in a primary school setting. In view of safeguarding and equality commitments, the successful candidate will contribute to a safe, inclusive environment that supports pupil welfare and progress. (Responsibilities are typically aligned with a Level 2 Teaching Assistant role.)

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children in an educational setting.
• Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.

The ideal candidate needs to be patient, with a warm and friendly attitude and have the passion and determination to succeed.

We can offer you

• Many opportunities for high quality CPD
• A strong forward thinking leadership team
• Highly motivated staff and supportive governors

Safeguarding, checks and equality

• Shropshire Church of England Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all those working at the Trust or within its schools to share this commitment.
• The Trust is required under law to check the criminal background of all employees. Decisions to appoint will be subject to consideration of an Enhanced Disclosure, including a Barred List check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
• Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).
• The successful applicant will be required to complete a confidential medical questionnaire. The Trust may carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
• The Trust is committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
• Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring check.