Teaching Assistant - Hugo Meynell CofE (VC) Primary School
WMJobs, Market Drayton, England, United Kingdom
Overview
Hugo Meynell CofE (VC) Primary School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our successful and inclusive school. This is a part-time, fixed-term contract for 16.5 hours per week, term-time only, with a temporary appointment until 17 July 2026. The successful candidate will be passionate about making a difference to the lives of children and will place pupil well-being at the centre of all they do.
Employment details
* Part-time
* Fixed Term Contract – 16.5 hours per week
* Term Time only
* Grade 4 SCP 5-6
* Salary – £11,222 - £11,400 (full-time equivalent £25,583 - £25,989)
* Local Government Pension Scheme (employer contribution for scheme members)
Responsibilities
* Support children’s learning alongside a dedicated school team
* Maintain consistently high expectations of all children
* Foster positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
* Use creative and flexible approaches to help and support children learn, believing every child can achieve
* Apply excellent behaviour management strategies
* Promote inclusion and equality
* Contribute positively to the school community
* Work with initiative, energy and dedication
* Demonstrate good organizational skills
* Maintain excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Commit to continuous professional development
Person specification
* Enthusiastic, motivated and child-centred
* Ability to work as part of a team and independently as required
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* Positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
Safeguarding and recruitment
Hugo Meynell Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be engaging in regulated activity with children and will be subject to pre-employment checks, including:
* Enhanced DBS
* Prohibition List and Barred List checks
* Childcare Disqualification (where applicable)
* Qualifications (where applicable)
* Medical fitness, identity and right to work checks
* Two suitable professional references
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, publicly available social media profiles of shortlisted candidates will be reviewed before interview. The school’s safeguarding policy and child protection arrangements are available on the school website.
Application details
The full job description is attached to the advert. For more information or to arrange a visit, please contact the school office. Applications must be submitted on an application form (CVs are not accepted).
Closing date for applications: 9am Thursday 16 October 2025
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 22 October 2025
Hugo Meynell Primary School, Eccleshall Road, Loggerheads, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 4NU
Telephone: 01630 672287
Email: office@hugomeynell.staffs.sch.uk
Additional information
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Job function: Education and Training
* Industries: Human Resources Services
#J-18808-Ljbffr