Teaching Assistants Level 2 & 3 - Haughton School

Job Title

Teaching Assistants Level 2 & 3 (Permanent & Casual) – Telford & Wrekin Council – Haughton School

Haughton main site (Madeley, Telford) and specialist hubs.

Scale 2 (Level
2): £12.85 - £13.05 per hour.

Scale 3 (Level
3): £13.26 - £13.47 per hour.

Permanent – 32.5 hours per week.

Casual – Term time + 5 Professional Development days.

ASAP (subject to Safer Recruitment checks).

Haughton School is a Primary Special School for children with moderate to severe learning difficulties and complex needs.

Children also have additional needs that may relate to communication & interaction difficulties, social, emotional and mental health difficulties, sensory and physical/medical needs.

We are looking for dynamic, energetic, flexible, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants who are committed to an inclusive approach. Your role will be to support teachers and children within the specialist classroom and in their inclusion in the mainstream setting where appropriate. You will be committed to providing the best opportunities for our rewarding but sometimes challenging group of learners and ensuring every child is supported to achieve their full potential.

• Support teachers and children in the specialist classroom and in inclusive mainstream settings.

• Assist children with communication, interaction, autism, and other learning difficulties.

• Deliver tailored support to enable each child to reach their full potential.

• Maintain flexibility, humour, reliability, punctuality, stamina, resilience, and the ability to work under pressure.

• Sound understanding of specialist approaches for children with communication and interaction difficulties, including autism.

• Evidence of knowledge, skills and experience in successfully supporting these children in educational settings.

• Flexibility, sense of humour, reliability, punctuality, stamina, resilience, and ability to work under pressure.

We operate a Safeguarding Policy which promotes the welfare of children. Shortlisted candidates must complete a criminal record self-disclosure form. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

Closing Date:
Thursday 5th March 26 (5.00 pm)

Interviews will be held on:
Tuesday 10th March 26.

To Apply:

Application forms should be completed in full and emailed to  Please specify if applying for Permanent or Casual job role.

The appointment will be subject to enhanced DBS (CRB) clearance for the successful applicant. We are committed to equality and diversity.

• Level 2 Job Description
• Level 3 Job Description
• Application form
• Application notes