Teaching Assistant

Details of Post  

Designation Teaching Assistant

Scale: Grade 6

Salary Range: Point 8 – 11 (£25,992 to £27,269) pro rata to term time only working

Hours: 27.5 hours per week – term time only

Contract: Permanent

Location: Monday to Friday based at Bridgnorth Education Centre

Required as soon as possible. 

TUITION, MEDICAL & BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT SERVICE  

We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join the team at TMBSS.  TMBSS caters for students aged 5 - 16 years who have social, emotional and mental health needs. The service has recently been rated as Good by Ofsted and the report acknowledged that:

At the heart of TMBSS lies a belief that all pupils should leave as confident young people who are 'world ready'. Inspirational leaders, caring staff and well-planned support combine to provide the right support at the right time.

Relationships are a strength at TMBSS. Some pupils believe education is not for them before starting here. However, at TMBSS, they quickly become settled and happy to learn, knowing they are cared for, and that support is available.

If you are seeking a challenge and think you can make a difference TMBSS has a vacancy for a Teaching Assistant to work at the Bridgnorth Education Centre.

The successful applicant will work alongside teaching staff delivering an educational programme including core subjects, PSHE, reintegration support and sports and leisure activities.

Good organisational skills are required to support teachers in general administrative tasks, preparation and record keeping.

Many students join TMBSS with undiagnosed or unmet additional needs.  The service gains a clearer understanding of those needs over time through well-considered interventions and support. For some, this means an accurate identification of special educational needs and/or disabilities and a support plan. For others, it means uncovering the need for intensive short-term intervention to support mental health needs. 

TMBSS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as such, all applicants who are appointed to this post will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and appropriate pre-employment checks before the appointment is confirmed.

Further details and application forms can be obtained from Lindsay Crozier - Business Manager – TMBSS by emailing crozier.l@tmbss-shropshire.org.uk or telephone: 01743 368189.

Visits are welcomed under prior arrangement. Please contact Lindsay Crozier to book an appointment. 

Closing Date for applications:       Wednesday 14 May 2025

Interview Date:                                 Thursday 22 May 2025

Under the Criminal Justice & Courts Services Act 2000, it is an offence for an individual who has been disqualified from working with children to knowingly apply for, offer to do, accept, or do any work defined as ‘regulated activity’. This position is “regulated activity” and as such, the successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check with children’s barred list information.

You can view our

Child Protection Policy by visiting our website

https://www.tmbss-shropshire.org.uk/ and selecting Key Info – Policies –

Safeguarding

 As this post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exceptions order 1975), all shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose all spent convictions and cautions, except those which are ‘protected’ under Police Act 1997 – Part V and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013)