Teaching Assistant Level 3 - Longnor CE Primary School

Shropshire Bus Enhanced Partnership; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Longnor CE Primary School in Shrewsbury is seeking a KS2 Teaching Assistant to support 5 mornings of inclusion classroom work and 5 afternoons providing 1:1 support for a Year 4 pupil with an EHCP. The post is 28.75 hours weekly during term time, at Grade 6 SCP 8–11 (£14.36–£15.07/hour), plus 2.5 hours lunchtime supervision (£13.28/hour).

The school offers an experienced staff, engaging indoor/outdoor learning environments, and a supportive ethos.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English Grade C or equivalent are required.
• A Level 3 teaching qualification is required.
• Experience of working with SEND children within mainstream schools is required.
• Makaton training is desirable and can be undertaken if not already completed.

Responsibilities

• Provide inclusion classroom support 5 mornings per week under KS2 teaching staff guidance.
• Provide 1:1 support for a Year 4 child with an EHCP 5 afternoons per week.
• Support lunchtime supervision 2.5 hours per week.

Skills

SEND experience

Makaton training

Supporting 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