Teaching Assistant Level 3 - Longnor CE Primary School

Shropshire Council; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive environment

Outdoor learning environments

Inspiring learning spaces

Job summary

Longnor C.E. Primary School is seeking a KS2 Teaching Assistant to support 5 mornings a week and provide 1:1 help for a Year 4 pupil with an EHCP, 5 afternoons weekly, during term time.

The role requires GCSE Maths and English at grade C or equivalent and a Level 3 teaching qualification, plus SEND experience. Applicants should have or be willing to undertake Makaton training and be able to support the school's Christian ethos.

Qualifications

• Have at least GCSE Maths and English Grade C or equivalent and L3 teaching qualification.
• Experience of working with SEND children within mainstream schools.
• Undertaken or willing to undertake Makaton training.
• Be able to support the Christian ethos of the school.

Responsibilities

• Implement agreed inclusion classroom support 5 mornings a week and working with a year 4 child as a 1:1 support with a EHCP plan 5 afternoons per week.

Skills

SEND experience

Makaton training

Support Christian ethos

Education

GCSE Maths and English Grade C or equivalent

L3 teaching qualification

Job description

KS2 Teaching Assistant required 28.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only

Grade 6 (Level 3) SCP: 8-11, £14.36 - £15.07 per hour (depending on experience)

Plus 2.5 hours per week Lunchtime Supervision, Grade 1 SCP: 3, £13.28 per hour

Fixed term until 31 August 2027, in the first instance

Required As soon as possible

Longnor C.E. Primary School is a small, friendly, highly successful village school with a distinct ethos. We organise the curriculum into meaningful themes, supported by visits and use of the local environment.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and skilled practitioner to work under the guidance of KS2 teaching staff to implement agreed inclusion classroom support 5 mornings a week and working with a year 4 child as a 1:1 support with a EHCP plan 5 afternoons per week.

Ideally, the successful candidate will:

• Have at least GCSE Maths and English Grade C or equivalent and L3 teaching qualification
• Experience of working with SEND children within mainstream schools
• Undertaken or willing to undertake Makaton training
• Be able to support the Christian ethos of the school

The school can offer:

• The opportunity to work with experienced, committed and enthusiastic staff
• Inspiring indoor and outdoor learning environments to work in
• An ethos that promotes exciting ways of learning

Closing Date: Sunday 29th November 2026

Interview Date: W/C 30th November 2026

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

For further information please contact the school office on 01743 718493 or email [e-mail]

School website: Longnor CE Primary School – News and information for parents and carers

Attached documents

• KS2 Teaching Assistant Person Specification.pdf
• KS2 SEND TA Advert.pdf
• KS2 SEND TA Job Description.pdf
• Level 1 Supervisory Assistant Lunchtime Job Description.pdf
• Level 1 Supervisory Assistant Lunchtime Person Specification.pdf