Teaching Assistant (TA)  

Grange Primary School & Nursery, Shrewsbury (SY1 3QR) 

Grade 6 Scale point 7-11 | 30 hours per week | Permanent 

Closing date: Monday 9th November 2026 (9am) 

Interviews: Thursday 19th November 2026 

Great Teaching Assistants Change Lives 

Do you believe that every child deserves to feel understood, valued and successful? 

At Grange Primary School, we know that great Teaching Assistants make a lasting difference. Through encouragement, patience, kindness and high expectations, they help children develop confidence, resilience and a love of learning. 

We are seeking to appoint a caring, dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our warm and inclusive school community. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a team that is passionate about nurturing children's academic progress, emotional wellbeing and personal development. 

At Grange, relationships come first. We are proud of our nurturing approach and our commitment to ensuring every child feels safe, valued and able to thrive. Whether supporting learning in the classroom, delivering interventions or helping a child navigate a challenging day, our Teaching Assistants play a vital role in children's success. 

We are looking for someone who: 

1. Is passionate about supporting children and helping them succeed. 
2. Builds positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues. 
3. Has high expectations for all children. 
4. Demonstrates patience, empathy and a nurturing approach. 
5. Can support pupils with a range of learning, social and emotional needs. 
6. Works effectively as part of a collaborative team. 
7. Is committed to inclusion, safeguarding and continuous professional development. 
8. Shares our belief that every child can achieve and thrive. 

We are particularly interested in applicants who have experience of, or an interest in, Nurture Principles, Emotion Coaching, attachment-aware approaches and supporting pupils with SEND and SEMH needs. However, training and professional development will be provided for the right candidate. 

In return, we offer: 

1. Wonderful children who are eager to learn and proud of their school. 
2. A genuinely supportive and welcoming staff team. 
3. A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance. 
4. High-quality professional development opportunities. 
5. Access to training in SEND, Nurture, Emotion Coaching and inclusive practice. 
6. Leaders who invest in their staff and encourage professional growth. 
7. The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children's lives every day. 

Safeguarding 

Grange Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, online searches and all other safer recruitment checks. 

How to Apply 

For further details about this vacancy, please contact Charlie Summers, Headteacher, via email at [email protected] or by calling 01743 462984 (please note we do not accept CVs).  

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Please contact Michelle Charles at [email protected] to arrange a visit.  

Closing date for applications: Monday 9th November 9am 

Interview date: Thursday 19th November 2026 

For further information and an application form, please contact the school office. 

If you are compassionate, enthusiastic and committed to helping every child flourish, we would love to hear from you. 

Join us and help create a school where every child feels they belong, every child is encouraged to succeed and every child can thrive.