Teaching Assistant - William Reynolds Primary School & Nursery

20 hours – Permanent

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and dedicated Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting teaching and learning. The successful candidate will have high expectations of both attainment and behaviour, and a commitment to helping all children or individual children achieve their full potential.

Telford & Wrekin Council,

Scale 2 Or 3 (depending On Experience)

Required for ASAP

20 hours – Permanent

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and dedicated Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting teaching and learning. The successful candidate will have high expectations of both attainment and behaviour, and a commitment to helping all children or individual children achieve their full potential.

We are looking for someone:

• With a patient, empathetic, and flexible approach.
• Who has excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• With experience of working with children with neurodiversity and/or learning difficulties (desirable).
• With relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant or equivalent) desirable but not essential.
• With RWI or phonic knowledge (desirable)

The hours will be 8.30am – 12.30pm Monday to Friday term time only.

Responsibilities include:

• support pupils to complete the planned activities.
• establish supportive relationships with the pupils
• report back any issues to staff and parents.
• implementing the school’s behaviour policy to support the pupils.
• provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on the pupil’s progress and achievement.
• respond quickly to taking over the management of a whole class within an agreed key stage (Scale 3)

Should you wish to arrange a visit to the school please contact the school office on 01952 388280.

Closing Date: Tuesday 10th February 2026 at 12pm

Shortlisting: Tuesday 10th February 2026 from 1pm

Interviews: Friday 13th February 2026

William Reynolds Primary School and Nursery is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children and young people. All posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

To Apply

Application forms and further details are available below or directly from the school. Sorry but CV’s will not be accepted. All completed application forms should be emailed to the school (ruth.angeloff@taw.org.uk) The appointment will be subject to enhanced DBS (CRB) clearance for the successful applicant. We are committed to equality and diversity.

Attached documents

• Application Form

Job Description – Scale 2

Job Description – Scale 3