Short Wood Primary School Limekiln Lane, Wellington, Telford, TF1 2JA Tel: 01952 387360 Email officeshortwoodprimaryschool Teaching Assistant: To start as soon as possible The role of a Teaching Assistant in our school is to support the class teacher in the teaching and learning of children. You will also be expected to establish a supportive relationship with the children and carry out other duties which fall within the remit of the post of Teaching Assistant. This position will also include one to one support, when required. Hours 5 hours per day, Mon – Fri between 8.45am and 3.15pm with some flexibility as per the needs and opening times of the school; 1 hour lunch break (unpaid) See job description and job Specification for more information Safeguarding Short Wood Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as other pre-appointment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2024). Online checks will be carried out on all short-listed candidates. As this role is in regulated activity it also requires checks under the Childcare Disqualification Regulations and Childcare Act 2006. We invite you to read our Safer Recruitment FAQs and Child Protection Policy before applying for this post, both of which are available on our school website. Attached documents Job Description & Person Specification Application Form