🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 24d ago ⏳ Closes in 67 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Government

SEN Teaching Assistants

🏢 Shropshire Council • 📍 Shrewsbury, England • 🕒 Sep 14, 2026

Salary Range

£7,512 - £7,512

£626 - £626 / mo

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Location Base

Shrewsbury, England

Tier-1 UK Economic Zone

Est. Take-Home Pay

68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)

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Transatlantic Parity

1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard

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Position Overview & Specifications

Team Name Clive CE Primary School DBS Required Yes Contract Type Fixed Term End Date (if FTC or Temp) 31st August 2024 in the first instance Weeks Per Year 43.21 Hours Per Week Position 1, 15.00 hours, Position 2, 25.00 hours, Position 3, 30.00 hours Grade NJC, Grade 6,SCP8-SCP9, £11.59-£12.24 per hour Actual Salary £7,512.05 Location/Work base Clive CE Primary School Location Address The Hill Grinshill Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 3LF Required Start Date September 2023 Interview Date TBC Closing Date 06/06/2023 Ref No 6072

Application Pack available by e-mailing admin@clive.shropshire.sch.uk

Further details regarding the interview will be communicated to candidates selected for interview.

Application Pack available by e-mailing admin@clive.shropshire.sch.uk

Further details regarding the interview will be communicated to candidates selected for interview.

Pay Negotiations Position 2023/24:

In January 2023 the Trade Unions who are part of the collective bargaining arrangements (Unison, GMB and Unite) for Local Government Pay submitted a pay claim on behalf of all local government employees, regardless of whether employees are in the Trade Union or not. The National Employers responded to this pay claim with a full and final offer for 2023/24. In summary the offer for those staff on National Joint Council (NJC) terms and conditions is for an increase of:

With effect from 1 April 2023, an increase of £1,925 per annum (pro rata for part-time employees) on all NJC pay points GRD2 to Band13
With effect from 1 April 2023, an increase of 3.88 per cent on all pay points on Band14 and Band15
With effect from 1 April 2023, an increase of 3.88 per cent on all allowances (as listed in the 2022 NJC pay agreement circular dated 1 November 2022)

The offer is subject to agreement. Further details on the current local government pay position is available to view:

Employer circular - Local government pay 2023 | Local Government Association

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for SEN Teaching Assistants roles across Shropshire Council's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Municipal Agencies.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £7,512 - £7,512 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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