Teaching Assistant Level 1

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

North Leamington School is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant Level 1 for a permanent role starting September 2025. This position offers a supportive environment for individuals passionate about education, with opportunities for professional development and a generous pension scheme. Ideal for those looking to make a positive impact on students' lives.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Access to health and wellbeing services

Personalized CPD programmes

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and flexible with great interpersonal skills.
• Experience with young people, especially those with complex needs.
• Positive role model with effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Support Teachers and SENCo in a fully inclusive setting.
• Work closely with students, particularly those with individual needs.
• Participate in a supportive role within the IEN team.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Experience working with young people

Post-16 education or equivalent

Job description

Teaching Assistant Level 1

Permanent Role
31.67 hours per week
(or Part time considered for the right candidate)
Term-Time Only + 1 week (39 weeks) - Salary Band D, Points 4-5
(Starting on Point 4 – actual salary starting - £17,887 per annum)

September 2025 Start

Are you looking for a new challenge in a supportive school and a fully inclusive setting? North Leamington School is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to join our large, friendly, and high-performing IEN team, working closely with the Teachers, SENCo and Associate SENCo’s in a supportive role.
Whether you’re seeking a role that aligns around your childcare commitments and school hours, an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a fresh and rewarding environment, or a recent post-16 leaver or graduate eager to begin a fulfilling new career in education, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you! With a start date of September 2025, a new academic year, there really is no better time for a fresh start.
You will be enthusiastic, flexible, have great interpersonal skills, enjoy working as part of a team and want the very best for our students. We have a successful track record of supporting our colleagues in progression to higher levels or into teaching if this is of interest to you.
If you have an interest in, or previous experience of, working with young people, particularly those with individual and complex needs and can demonstrate a calm and steady manner, effective communication and be a positive role model, we would welcome your application.

What We Offer:
• A fantastic modern school environment with a strong team culture
• A very generous pension scheme and access to a range of health and wellbeing services
• A first-class commitment to developing individuals through personalised CPD programmes
• An easily accessible location with plentiful onsite parking

Please see our application pack including the job description and person specification for full details and requirements with regards to this role and note that any offer of employment is subject to receipt of a completed application form, satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS disclosure, online search checks and the right to work in the UK.
North Leamington School is a fantastic academy in which to work, we are part of the Elm Tree Multi Academy Trust.

If you wish to be part of this outstanding learning community, please complete our application form and submit via email to:

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Post Deadline: Monday 2nd June 2025 at 09:00 am

Interviews are expected to take place shortly after the closing date; however, we may interview candidates on application. Therefore, we encourage you to submit an application at your earliest opportunity.

Please note that due to the May half-term period, there may be a limited response from the HR Team in this duration. We will respond to you at our earliest opportunity.

Thank you for your interest in our role.

North Leamington School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.