Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Pontesbury CE Primary School

Wmjobs; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Pontesbury Primary School is seeking a Teaching Assistant (Level 2) to provide 1:1 SEND support for a Key Stage 1 pupil. The role is 17.5 hours per week during term time, term-time weeks 43.60, fixed term until July 2027.

Working 8:30am-12:00pm, Monday to Friday, the post offers a supportive team and a rewarding opportunity. The successful candidate will be patient, nurturing and able to build positive relationships with pupils and families, with a commitment to inclusion and high expectations

Qualifications

• 1:1 SEND support experience or capability
• commitment to inclusion and high expectations
• build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues
• works well as part of a team
• is positive, patient and nurturing

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for an identified KS1 pupil with SEND
• work within a supportive teaching team
• contribute to a caring and inclusive classroom environment

Skills

Passion for supporting children

Build positive relationships

Commitment to inclusion

Team player

Patient and nurturing

Job description

TEACHING ASSISTANT (LEVEL 2) - 1:1 SEND SUPPORT

17.5 hours per week | Fixed Term until July 2027

Required from November 2026

Grade 5 SCP 7 - £14.14 per hour

43.60 weeks per year (term time only)

Monday-Friday | 8:30am-12:00pm (17.5 hours per week)

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for an identified Key Stage 1 pupil with SEND. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to a child's educational journey whilst working alongside a friendly, supportive and dedicated team.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• is passionate about supporting children to achieve their full potential.
• can build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• has high expectations and a commitment to inclusion.
• works well as part of a team.
• is positive, patient and nurturing.

This post is fixed term until July 2027 and is subject to the identified pupil remaining at school and/or funding continuing.

Closing date: Friday 16 October 2026 (9am)

Interview date: week commencing 19 October 2026

Further Information: about the school can be found on our website:

https://www.pontesburyprimary.org.uk/

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