Teaching Assistant Level 2 (SEND & General) - Farlow CE Primary School

Shropshire Council; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Farlow CE Primary School is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant Level 2 to support children across KS1 and KS2, including a pupil with an EHCP.

The post is term-time only, 22.25 hours per week, fixed term for 12 months, with a focus on safeguarding, high standards and ongoing professional development within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience with KS1 and KS2 is beneficial.
• Experience supporting a pupil with an EHCP is desirable.
• Committed to safeguarding and continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support general classroom teaching and learning in KS1/KS2.
• Provide targeted support for the identified pupil with EHCP in KS2.
• Assist with organisation and management of pupils and classroom activities.

Skills

Classroom support

EHCP support

KS1

KS2

Teamwork

Professional development

Enthusiastic

Motivated

Job description

TEACHING ASSISTANT Level 2 (General & SEND Support) Date Required: As soon as possible Duration: Fixed term for 12 months initially Closing Date for Applications: Monday 19th October by noon Shortlisting: Tuesday 20th October Interview Date: Tuesday 3rd November in the morning Post Grade and SCP: Grade 5 (SCP 7) £14.14 per hr Hours: 22.25 hrs per week – term time only 43.60 weeks per year

Work Schedule:

Monday 8.45 am – 12.00 pm
Tuesday 8.45 am – 3.30 pm (1 hr unpaid lunch)
Wednesday 9.30 am – 3.30 pm (1 hr unpaid lunch)
Thursday 8.45 am – 3.30 pm (1 hr unpaid lunch)
Friday 9.30 am – 12.00 pm

There may be some flexibility in the work schedule during afternoon.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced level 2 Teaching Assistant to support children across both KS1 and KS2. The teaching assistant will fulfil two roles:

1. To work as a general TA to support classroom teaching and learning
2. To work with and support an identified pupil in KS2 who has an EHCP, on an individual basis.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated member of staff who will have high expectations and be committed to keeping standards for our children high. The successful candidates will be self-motivated, creative and enthusiastic. Some experience of working with children in Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 1 would be beneficial. We offer a positive and thriving school environment, a great team of staff and a commitment to continuing professional development.

The successful candidate will be someone who will support general classroom teaching and learning and also promote the learning and personal development of the identified pupil to whom you are assigned, to enable the pupil to make best use of the educational opportunities available to them.

The person appointed would be working under the guidance of the teaching staff, to support access to learning for pupils and to assist the teaching staff in the organisation and management of pupils.

This is an excellent opportunity for an educational professional looking for a good number of hours to undertake various roles in a successful school setting. If you choose to apply for this position, you will be giving yourself the opportunity to play a vital role in the school and its community.

Farlow CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to a Disclosure Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

The role will involve engaging in regulated activity with children. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Farlow CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; this is a commitment which we expect all staff and volunteers to share. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks in line with the Government's safer recruitment guidelines, including: enhanced DBS; Childcare Disqualification; Identity; and right to work. All applicants will also be required to provide two suitable references.

Attached documents:

• Job Advert TA Sept 2026.pdf
• Teaching Assistant - JD
• Teaching Assistant - PS
• Schools Application Form