Teaching Assistant - William Brookes School

Teaching Assistant - William Brookes School

Location:

Much Wenlock, England, United Kingdom

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our school team. The successful candidate will support teaching and learning, work closely with teachers to deliver engaging lessons, provide targeted support to pupils, and contribute to the wider school community. Strong communication skills and the ability to support learning and behaviour, especially among secondary age students, are preferred qualifications.

• Support teachers in planning and delivering lessons.
• Provide targeted support to pupils to promote learning and good behaviour.
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of a positive and caring classroom environment.
• Collaborate with school staff to contribute to the wider school community.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience or interest in supporting secondary age students.
• Ability to support learning and behaviour management.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children.

• A supportive multi-academy trust with opportunities for professional development.
• Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing training and career progression.
• Competitive salary: £25,583 – £25,989 per annum (Pro Rata £16,467 – £16,728).
• Regular pay of 28 hours per week, term time plus two PD days, permanent.
• Additional employee benefits—please visit the Trust Website for details.

Closing date for applications is 9.00 am on Wednesday 7th January 2026. Interviews will take place shortly thereafter.

An Applicant Information Pack and Application Form can be found on our website or can be emailed to toni upon request.

Please note that all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, a prohibition from teaching check where applicable, and a medical fitness assessment.

The 3-18 Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013, 2020 and 2023).

Guidance on disclosing convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. Under the Immigration Act 2016, candidates for customer-facing roles must meet the necessary standard of spoken English. It is an offence to apply if barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Employment is subject to medical fitness, satisfactory references, right to work in the UK, and an Enhanced DBS check.

Online social media checks will be carried out on successful applicants.