Teaching Assistant SEND L1 - Bishop Hooper CE Primary School

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

Job summary

Shropshire Council is seeking a SEND-friendly Teaching Assistant Level 1 in Ludlow for 15 hours per week, on a fixed term basis until 31 July 2027. The role involves delivering literacy and numeracy interventions across the school and supporting pupils with special educational needs.

The successful candidate will be calm, adaptable and willing to undertake required training; a paediatric first aid certificate would be advantageous. Visits to the school are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children with special educational needs.
• Paediatric first aid certificate would be advantageous.
• Calm, adaptable and willing to undertake training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver literacy interventions to pupils.
• Deliver numeracy interventions to pupils.
• Support across the school as needed.

Skills

SEN experience

Literacy support

Numeracy support

Calm temperament

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant Level 1 - Required As Soon As Possible

Grade 4, SCP 6 - £13.92 per hour

Fixed Term (43.60 Works Per Year) until 31st July 2027 in the first instance

15 hours per week (Mon to Fri, 9am – 12pm)

We are seeking a very special, caring person with enthusiasm and experience of working with children with special educational needs. The role will involve working across the school, delivering literacy and numeracy interventions to pupils.

The person will need to have a calm nature, be adaptable as well as be willing to go on any required training. A current paediatric first aid certificate would be an advantage.

Visits to the school are encouraged in order to see our wonderful environment and to discuss the particular details of this position.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices and all appointments are subject to satisfactory references and a successful enhanced DBS.

Closing date: 16th October 2026

Interview Date: 20th October 2026

Attached documents

• Advert Text
• Job Description
• Person Specification
• Schools Application Form