Teaching Assistant
Quick answer
Queensway School is hiring a full-time Teaching Assistant (entry-level) in Telford, UK, paying £19,878 - £20,194 per year to support children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs and Communication and Interaction needs.
- Role
- Teaching Assistant
- Organization
- Queensway School
- Location
- Queensway, Telford, Shropshire, UK
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- NJC Scale 3, points 5–6 (£19,878 - £20,194)
- Category
- Education & Training
The role
A Teaching Assistant position at Queensway School, supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs and Communication and Interaction needs, including autism.
What you'll do
- Support pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans
- Adapt explanations and resources
- Encourage communication and independence
- Provide calm, consistent support during lessons, transitions, visits and unstructured times
- Follow teachers’ planning and agreed programmes of support
- Observe pupils’ responses and provide clear feedback
What it takes
- Experience working with children or young people
- Trauma-aware, de-escalation, and co-regulation approaches
- Adapting explanations and resources
- Encouraging communication and independence
- Building positive relationships
- Maintaining clear expectations and professional boundaries
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Local Government Pension Scheme, wellbeing and counselling support, family-friendly policies, salary sacrifice schemes, free parking where available
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located at Queensway School, Telford, Shropshire, UK.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is NJC Scale 3, points 5–6 (£19,878 - £20,194).
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include experience working with children or young people, trauma-aware, de-escalation, and co-regulation approaches, adapting explanations and resources, encouraging communication and independence, building positive relationships, and maintaining clear expectations and professional boundaries.
How do I apply?
To apply, please complete the Learning Community Trust application form available through the relevant vacancy on the Trust website, highlighting your relevant experience, skills, and personal qualities. Completed applications should be emailed to the address provided in the role information pack by the closing date of 12th October by 5pm.
How to apply
Apply directly on Queensway School's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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