Selattyn C.E. Primary School

Glyn Road, Selattyn, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 7DH

Tel:   01691 659744

Email:   admin@sel.mmat.co.uk  

Website:  www.selattynprimaryschool.co.ukrchesschool

Teaching Assistant – Level 3 - starting September 2026

Do you have a supportive and caring disposition and wish to support our young people to flourish?

Come and join our caring, pupil focused school. We are a small, dedicated team who seek to provide a strong education for our children while supporting each individual child’s needs.

We are looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic individual, with prior experience in a school setting, to join our team as a teaching assistant, initially supporting our Reception / Year 1 Class. This position will involve supporting students in the classroom with a view to enabling them to effectively access the curriculum. Applicants should have good communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with students and adults.

This is a varied and exciting position, allowing you to work with groups of children and individuals, with the support of class teachers and SENDCo within the class setting.

Grade:           Grade 6 SCP 7, £26,403 per annum pro rata (£13.26/hr)

Hours:           28.5 hours per week, term time only

Mon: 8:30 – 4:30 (1 hr lunch), Tues: 8:00 – 3:00 (1 hr lunch),

Wed: 8:30 – 3:00 (1 hr lunch), Thu: 8:00 – 3:00 (1 hr lunch), Fri: 12:00 – 3:30

Contract:       Fixed term 1^st September 2026 to 31^st August 2027 in the first instance

To be successful, you will:

·        Be warm, accessible, enthusiastic and caring

·        Be a collaborative colleague, able to provide the necessary support to allow all children to reach their full potential

·        Have good communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with students and adults

Why Selattyn School above others?

At Selattyn C.E. Primary School our vision is to nurture each individual in our care, giving them the skills, resilience and hope to succeed and flourish, both academically and spiritually. Our vision and values are at the heart of everything we do. As a Church of England School, we are committed to identifying the talent of everyone and providing the support required to develop as individuals.

We offer:

·        Hard working pupils with outstanding behaviour and strong home/school partnerships

·        A small school with supportive staff team

·        Wellbeing package for all staff including funded counselling, physiotherapy and GP and other medical support.

For further information or to apply for the post please visit our online recruitment site via the school’s website www.selattynprimaryschool.co.uk (Please note we do not accept CVs).

Visits to the school are welcomed by prior appointment. If you wish to make an appointment to visit the school or if you have any other queries, please email admin@sel.mmat.co.uk or ring  01691 659744.

Closing date for applications is on Monday 8^th June 2025 at 9.00am.

Interviews date Tuesday 16^th June.

The Marches Academy Trust values each person equally. We are committed to building a diverse team and embedding a welcoming, inclusive culture that encourages diversity and authenticity. We believe this will encourage creative ways of thinking – ensuring we collaborate more effectively and achieve better outcomes. We welcome applicants from all qualified candidates who share this commitment.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care and expect all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to declare any criminal convictions and will be subject to online searches. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.