Job Description

School name: Oakmeadow Primary School

Address: Longmeadow, Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury, Sy3 0NU

Tel: 01743 875020

Email: admin@oak.mmat.co.uk

Website: www.oakmeadowprimary.co.uk

We are looking for an enthusiastic and supportive Teaching Assistant to join our team.

The successful candidate must have a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, preferably with HLTA experience as well as 5 GCSEs including English and Maths.

The role will fundamentally involve supporting pupils within a classroom environment. We are looking for an individual who is suitably qualified through qualifications or experience and who is familiar with working in an education setting. You will need excellent communication and inter-personal skills and the ability and flexibility to undertake this role.

There will be an opportunity, which we strongly encourage, for those interested in the role to visit the school. To make an appointment please email Samantha.frost@oak.mmat.co.uk

At Oakmeadow Primary School we can offer:

An ambitious and high quality curriculum offering students a strong core entitlement in English, Mathematics and Science.

A full extra-curricular program with opportunities for enrichment activities for all

An excellent opportunity for continued personal development through our Talent Pathway

A wide range of staff benefits

Excellent resources and facilities

A wonderful community that is involved within school life.

We are a reflective school, with a superb building to work in. There is a growth mind-set within school, and we love to research. We are a school that give above and beyond and to support teachers we consider workload, training opportunities and give back to make sure the team works at its best.

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.

For further details about this vacancy please contact Helen Morris Deputy Head via emailing admin@oak.mmat.co.uk or calling 01743 875020 (Please note we do not accept CVs).

Please apply by clicking on the link below:

https://themarchesacademytrust.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies

The closing date for applications: Friday 18th July

The interview date: Tuesday 22nd July

We are 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 checks. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 13.26-14.14 per hour

Expected hours: 15 per week

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 18/07/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025