We currently have 1 position available:
Level 3 Teaching Assistant Part Time
Scale 3 SCP 5 £12.85 per hour, 12.3 hours per week over 2 days: 8:50 to 15:30, term time only.
The governors of Our Blessed Saints Federation wish to appoint a kind, enthusiastic, flexible and experienced teaching assistant, to work as a member of the support staff team at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Primary School.
Main responsibilities will include providing support with teaching and learning for a variety of pupils, small group interventions, occasional Cover Supervision class support and other day to day Teaching Assistant duties. Included in the role is half an hour Lunchtime Supervisor Cover per day.
We are seeking a candidate who can demonstrate a strong commitment to progressing the learning outcomes for all our pupils, and who can show how they would deploy their existing skills to engage and support learners.
The post holder will also be responsible for assisting with the preparation of classroom resources, undertaking first aid duties and be willing to undertake other relevant training.
In addition to general L3 Teaching Assistant duties, experience and training in the following would be desirable:
- EYFS trained or an interest in the Early Years
- Have an understanding of phonics and Early Reading
- Hold an NVQ L2/L3 Qualification or equivalent
- Have a good level of English and Maths
Ss Peter & Paul Catholic Primary School is a member of Our Lady Help of Christians Multi Academy Trust. The partnership benefits from the sharing of experience and expertise across all schools.
Please see the attachments below for further details about this vacancy.
To Apply:
Applications should be submitted using the Catholic Education Service (CES) Forms available to download below. Please complete and submit the following:
- CES Support Staff Application Form
- CES Recruitment Monitoring Form
- CES Consent to Obtain References Form
For advice and help completing the application, please download the CES Notes to Applicants guidance also included below.
Applications submitted by CV or by Telford and Wrekin Council’s application form cannot be accepted.
Completed applications should be emailed to [email protected] or posted to the school’s address as below:
FAO: Miss C Foster, SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School
Coppice Drive, Newport, Shropshire TF10 7HU
Closing date for applications is: Monday 1st September at 12:00noon
Interviews will take place w/b 8th September 2025
(Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete and submit a CES Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Disclosure Form prior to interview)
This role requires Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance and at least two references.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to equality and diversity.
Please see the Safeguarding Policies on the school website.
This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and
requires a specified level of spoken English as stated in the person specification.
If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 2 working days of the closing date.
Please also ensure you check your junk/spam boxes as well as your inbox in case any correspondence has been delivered there.
L3 TA Job Description and Personal Specification
Please see below for more information:
CES application notes (please read carefully before applying)
CES recruitment and monitoring form
CES consent to Obtain References form
