Teaching Assistant Level 3 (Fixed Term Contract)

START DATE: ASAP

Salary: Grade 6 SCP 7-11 per annum pro rata to hours worked

26.25 hours per week (Potential for additional hours may be available)

(44.21 weeks working year: Term time + 1 week)

Castlefields Primary School is a fantastic primary school in Bridgnorth, Shropshire. Our school has a welcoming, family feel, and we offer a supportive environment where every child is encouraged to be the very best they can. Our staff are friendly and hardworking, always striving to achieve the best outcome for our children.

The TrustEd CSAT Alliance is a multi-academy trust based in Shropshire consisting of five secondary schools and four primary schools and is committed to raising pupils' aspirations so that all young people reach their fullest potential and achieve the success they want for themselves.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and well motivated Teaching Assistant with experience of working with children to include:

• An experienced practitioner with high expectations

• Experienced at working with children across either/both EYFS/KS1 and KS2 to include a variety of SEND needs

• Successful in using strategies to raise attainment

• Committed to children's progress

How to apply

Full details of the role and application process are available from the School's website www.castlefieldsprimary.co.uk

If you feel you have the qualities to complement our existing team then we would love to hear from you. Please note CVs will not be accepted. To apply, please download and complete the application form which should be returned to Mrs L Belcher at the school or by email to admin@castlefields.org.uk by the closing date.

The appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including references, medical clearance, and an enhanced DBS Disclosure under the "Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974". Further details regarding this check are available by visiting www.dbs.gov.uk. An online search will be undertaken as part of due diligence checks during the shortlisting process.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The Trust values diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds. We are committed to broadening our staff diversity to better reflect the diversity of the West Midlands. We are committed to gender equality and to being a family friendly employer. We therefore always consider requests for flexible working and part-time alternatives to full time posts.

Closing date: Noon on Tuesday 2nd December 2025 (We reserve the right to close the advert early)

Interviews: These will take place on 5th December 2025