Teaching Assistant - Maternity Leave - Randlay Primary School & Nursery

Teaching Assistant – Maternity Leave – Randlay Primary School & Nursery

We are seeking a dedicated Level 2 Teaching Assistant to cover a maternity leave post until 31st July 2026. The role is based at Telford & Wrekin Council and offers a competitive rate of £12.85 per hour (NJC Telford & Wrekin SCP
3). It is term‑time only, 43.51 weeks per year, 31.25 hours per week, starting as soon as possible.

Provide class support, adapt and extend learning within a safe, stimulating and inclusive setting, collaborate closely with the class teacher to deliver high‑quality learning opportunities for all pupils, and lead structured small‑group or one‑to‑one activities. Experience in delivering whole‑class learning is desirable.

• Show understanding, patience and empathy towards children, helping them to engage with learning.
• Have the energy, drive and enthusiasm to help children learn.
• Excellent subject knowledge.
• Commit to children enjoying and engaging in learning while being challenged through an interesting and diverse curriculum.
• Be a real team player and a hard‑working individual fully committed to our school ethos “Working Together as One”.
• Be able to create and maintain effective partnerships with the school community, parents/carers and other schools.
• Can effectively manage behaviour.

• A dedicated, hardworking and cohesive team who share the school’s values and ethos.
• Enthusiastic, motivated and well‑behaved children.
• An encouraging environment to develop your skills.
• A supportive governing body.

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 position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require disclosure of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions.

Mrs Sonia Aston
School Administrator
Randlay Primary School
Local Centre
Telford
Shropshire
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Vacancy Type: Maternity Leave Cover (until 31 July 2026 in the first instance)
Closing Date: Friday 16th January 2026 - Midday
Shortlisting Date: Friday 16th January 2026 - Afternoon
Interviews: Interviews week commencing 19th January 2026
Start Date: As soon as possible.

Seniority Level: Entry level
Employment Type: Part‑time
Job Function: Education and Training
Industries: Human Resources Services