Teaching Assistant Level 2

Meole Brace CE Primary School and Nursery, a school within Shropshire Church of England Academies Trust, are looking for confident and knowledgeable Teaching Assistants (Level
2) to join the current staff team.

Meole Brace CE Primary School is situated on the southern outskirts of Shrewsbury and is a friendly, welcoming school. The staff and Governors are fully committed in ensuring that all pupils feel happy, safe and well supported.

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

NJC Grade 5 (SCP
7)

28.35 hours per week

The ideal candidates need to be patient, with a warm and friendly attitude and have the passion and determination to succeed.

To be considered for this position you will need to have experience of working with children in an educational setting. 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

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.