Level 3 Teaching Assistants x 2 with SEN experience Fixed term to August 2026 16.5 and 16 hours per week respectively – Term time only (work pattern for each post below) The work pattern of the first post is 8.45am – 3.15pm Monday and Tuesday and 8.45am – 12.15pm on Wednesday. The work pattern for the second post is 12.15 – 3.15pm on Wednesday and 8.45am – 3.15pm on Thursday and Friday. The Governors and staff of this highly successful school are seeking to appoint two experienced, effective and motivated Level 3 Teaching Assistants with SEN experience. There may be an opportunity for this to be one post. The successful applicants will have demonstrated the ability to positively impact on infant children’s learning and progress, particularly in the core subjects of literacy, numeracy and phonics. They will be able to effectively cover a range of classes and consistently demonstrate high expectations for all. They will be positive at all times, caring and supportive of all children, with a proactive approach and a willingness to develop professionally. The successful applicants will have demonstrated the ability to support pupils with special educational needs and encourage them to participate fully in school life and stay safe. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the School Business Manager - Mrs Malone on 01952 386610 or a2074@telford.gov.uk. Please complete the application form and email it to a2074@telford.gov.uk. CV’s will not be accepted Closing date for applicants for both posts: 9am on Friday 7th November 2025 Shortlisting will take place on Friday 7th November 2025 and candidates will be informed by telephone and email if they have been successful at this stage Interviews will take place on Thursday 13th November 2025. Under the Data Protection Act 2018 the information or data which you will supply on the Application Form will be processed and held on computer and will also be processed and held on your personal records if you are appointed, in line with the above legislation. The data may be processed by Newport Infant School and Nursery for the purposes of equality monitoring, compiling statistics, and for the keeping of other employment records. All data will be stored, processed and deleted in line with our Data Protection policies. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as other pre-appointment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2024). As this role is in regulated activity it also requires checks under the Childcare Disqualification Regulations and Childcare Act 2006. By signing and returning this Application Form you have been deemed to be giving your explicit consent to the processing of data contained or referred to on it, including any information which may be considered to be sensitive personal data. In line with the current Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines (KCSIE), please be aware that we will be conducting an online search on yourself as part of our due diligence checks within our recruitment process. Newport Infant School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will undergo appropriate child protection screening including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service and the list of those prohibited from teaching or working within the profession. A full copy of our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy can be found at: https://www.newportinfants.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/NISAN-Child-Protection-and-Safeguarding-Policy-2025-26.pdf Attached documents Application Form Job Description