St Edward’s CE Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and hardworking L2 Teaching Assistant.

This is a full time, permanent contract.

St Edward’s is a small, rural primary school and is part of a well-established community. At our school we believe that all children should have access to an excellent education that gives them the best start to their lifelong learning. The well-being of our children is central to the effective and inclusive education that we provide. We provide ourselves on maintaining our family ethos within our small school, where every individual is known and valued as a member of our school family.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Level 2 Teaching Assistant. We are seeking a warm, friendly and positive individual to join our team. They will work under the guidance of the teaching staff, and within an agreed system of supervision, to support access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom, including support for individual Education Health Care Plans (EHCP’s). This could include those requiring detailed and specialist knowledge in particular areas, and those who need particular help to overcome barriers to learning. Work with pupils will be carried out in the classroom, or in one of our breakout areas.

The successful candidate will provide assistance to teachers over the whole planning cycle, and with the management and preparation of equipment and resources. In addition, the professional work of teachers will be complemented with the Teaching Assistant taking responsibility for specific learning activities under an agreed system of supervision.

At times, the Teaching Assistant may be required to supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers, the primary focus being to maintain good order and keep pupils on task by responding to questions and assisting pupils to undertake set activities.

At St Edward’s CE Primary School we value our staff and believe that the successful candidate will be an ambassador for our school and will embody the value, vision and ethos of our school in all interactions.

The post requires the successful candidate to work Mon - Fri 8.30am - 3.30pm to include a 30 minute unpaid lunch break. Plus 30 mins lunchtime supervision.

 Further information is available in the job description and person specification.  

 In return, as well as providing you supportive colleagues and a great working environment, our employees can access:

• Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistant Programme
• Rewards and Discounts Platform

Visits to the school are actively encouraged. Please contact the school office via email admin@stedwardsprimaryschool.co.uk or by phone, 01743 718462.

 Please visit the school website to find out more about life at St. Edward’s https://www.stedwards.shropshire.sch.uk/

St. Edward’s CE Primary and the Diocese of Hereford Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level, along with other standard pre-employment checks.