CLEOBURY MORTIMER PRIMARY SCHOOL
TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 2 (SEND HUB)
Job Title: Teaching Assistant Level 2 (SEND Hub)
Job Location: Cleobury Mortimer Primary School
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 30.00 hours per week, term time only. Hours to be worked 8.30 am to 3.00 pm with 30 minute lunch break, Monday to Friday
Salary: SC3 points 5 – 6 £25,583 – £25,989 (pro rata for hours and weeks worked).
Closing Date: 9.00 am Monday 6 July 2026
Are you ready to make a difference in an organisation where ambition, collaboration, and innovation drive every decision?
About the role:
We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant Level 2 from 1 September 2026 as part of our school support team. This role is to work in our specialist SEND Hub to support pupils with complex needs including ‘personal care’.
The Teaching Assistant Level 2 will be accountable for:
• Working with class teachers and the SENCO to support the learning and attainment of pupils.
• Supporting pupils with language difficulties within the nursery setting.
• Promoting pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion.
• Give support to ensure they can access the curriculum, take part in learning and experience a sense of achievement.
Our successful candidate will have the following experience, skillset and qualifications:
• Previous experience in working with children.
• Or be working towards or agreeing to study for a level two qualification.
• An understanding of how children learn and the complexities of this process.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude.
• An understanding of Child Protection policies.
• Patience and empathy towards pupils.
• Good command of literacy and numeracy.
This role reports to the Headteacher.
Why join us?
As part of our Trust you will have:
Opportunities to be part of a collaborative culture whereby you are part of a network where schools and staff work together to excel.
Quality resources and a rich environment, to enable you to develop a personalised approach for every student you support.
A culture of lifelong learning, emphasising professional growth where your own ambitions are actively encouraged and supported.
A safe and positive physical and psychological environment that welcomes diversity and actively promotes wellbeing.
We also recognise that successful people place value on the range of benefits associated with their careers. As your future employer we place value on these too, that is why we are proud to offer:
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Automatic pay progression for those on our main, upper and support staff pay ranges.
Attractive annual leave entitlement for our full year employees starting at 26 days + Bank Holidays.
Access to a range of paid special leave provisions to help with life’s emergencies, unpredictable events and significant occasions.
A wealth of benefits and salary sacrifice schemes.
About us:
Our school is located in the small South Shropshire town of Cleobury Mortimer. As a school, we are fully committed to ‘growing people’ and this applies to both pupils and staff.
We currently have 244 children organised into 9 classes including a nursery and a SEND Hub. We are proud of the welcoming and friendly atmosphere of the school, where children work co-operatively to achieve the very best they possibly can in all areas of the curriculum.
We are part of Four Stones Gateway Trust, a family of like-minded schools, who work collaboratively to provide mutual support, share best practice, and learning from one another to achieve the core purpose: to provide excellence and opportunity for all.
Our work is underpinned by our core values of: Ambition, Commitment, Creativity, and Integrity and a relentless focus on achieving our Trust Dividend to ensure opportunity and success for all.
Your Application:
Diversity, equality and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. We are an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law.
We are also fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. As part of our requirements under Keeping Children Safe in Education pre-employment checks we will undertake. This role has the opportunity for regular contact with our children and young people and therefore this position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and an enhanced DBS will be required for the successful candidate.
Cleobury Mortimer Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.