About this Role

St Edward’s Primary School – Level 2 Teaching Assistant – 31.15 hrs per week - Fixed term until 31st August 2025 in the first instance. 

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and hardworking Level 2 Teaching Assistant.

We are a friendly, nurturing very small Church of England school based in the rural village of Dorrington mid way between the towns of Shrewsbury and Church Stretton.

This is an opportunity to join a highly committed team who provide a personalised and exciting education to all pupils. You will be encouraged to flourish and reach your potential whilst supporting the provision of an outstanding education for our children.  

The role will involve working alongside the teachers within the classroom, supporting children with their learning and leading interventions in smaller groups.

The post requires the successful candidate to work Monday to Friday from 8.30-3.30pm and will include a 30 mins unpaid lunch break.

We welcome and encourage prospective candidates to visit the school.

Visits during the school day are welcome and encouraged.  Please contact the school office, via email admin@stedwardsprimaryschool.co.uk or by phone, 01743 718462.

“The Trust and school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; therefore, all shortlisted applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people, in accordance with the DfE’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education”.  An enhanced DBS will be required for this role.  The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.”