SEND Teaching Assistant Level 2

Shropshire Church of England Academies Trust is pleased to invite applications for the post of SEND Teaching Assistant. The successful candidates will join our team of SEND teaching assistants. You may also be required to support in our SEND Hub .

Fixed Term (to 31/08/2027 in the first instance)

30 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 6 hours per day)

St Mary’s Bluecoat CE Primary School is a thriving community school, based in our purpose-built site on The Grove which opened in 1963. We take our name from the majestic St Mary Magdalene church, built by Thomas Telford, which stands proudly overlooking the beautiful riverside town of Bridgnorth. Our school has a warm, vibrant atmosphere where purposeful learning takes place. The teaching and support staff are skilled, enthusiastic, hard-working and caring.

The ideal candidates needs to be patient, with a warm and friendly attitude and have the passion and determination to succeed through challenging situations on a daily basis.

To be considered for this SEND Teaching Assistant position you will need to have experience of working with children with SEND in either a primary school setting or in a specialist provision. You should also have a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent qualification.

We can offer you:

• many opportunities for high quality CPD
• a strong forward thinking leadership team
• highly motivated staff and supportive governors

For further information, or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Mrs Rebecca Dyke, Schools' Business Manager - Tel.: [phone removed] Email: [email removed]

Shropshire Church of England Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all those working at the Trust or within its schools to share this commitment.

The Trust is required under law and guidance to check the criminal background of all employees. Decisions to appoint will be subject to consideration of an Enhanced Disclosure, including a Barred List check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

The successful applicant will be required to complete a confidential medical questionnaire. The Trust may carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online, which we may wish to explore with you at interview.

Shropshire Church of England Academies Trust is committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring check.