Teaching Assistant - level 1 and 2

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive community

Well-resourced school

Professional development

Employee assistance programme

Staff pension

Job summary

Milby Primary School in Nuneaton is seeking proactive Teaching Assistants to support pupils in group and 1:1 settings, in collaboration with the class teacher and SENDCo.

The role is fixed term until 31 August 2027, 32 hours 5 minutes per week, term time only (39 weeks), with salary of £19,315 (TA1) or £20,249 (TA2).

Candidates should have experience with children, a passion for teaching and learning, strong interpersonal and organisational skills, and the ability to work well with colleagues.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in educational settings.
• Demonstrates passion for teaching and learning and keeps children at the heart of activities.
• Works well in a dedicated, supportive team.
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide support during core learning times for small groups or 1:1.
• Support in class and deliver individual interventions.
• Prepare and manage resources to support needs.
• Supervise a child or group at lunchtime.

Skills

Experience with children

Passion for teaching and learning

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Organisation skills

Job description

Teaching assistant level 1 and 2

We are seeking to appoint pro-active, motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team,
providing support for both children in a group environment and in a 1:1 capacity across the school.
Working in conjunction with the class teacher and special educational needs coordinator (SENDCo),
you will be responsible for:

• Providing support during core learning time for small groups and/or on a 1:1 basis
• Supporting in class and performing individual interventions
• Preparing and managing resources to support needs
• Supporting a group of children or a child on a 1:1 basis during the lunchtime period

This position is a fixed term contract with an immediate start and will be until 31st August 2027.

Hours of work will be 32 hours and 5 minutes per week Monday – Friday (8:30am – 3:15pm) and will
include a 20-minute unpaid lunch break. This role is term time only – 39 weeks.

Salary TA1 - Grade D - £19,315 (actual salary)
Salary TA2 - Grade F - £20,249 (actual salary)

Milby Primary School is a popular school with happy children, supportive parents and dedicated staff
and governors.

Key requirements:

We are looking for an individual who:

• Has experience in working with children;
• Is passionate about teaching and learning – keeping children at the heart of everything we do;
• Will be part of our dedicated and supportive team;
• Has a positive outlook, a sense of humour and the ability to work closely with other professionals;
• Has excellent interpersonal and organisation skills.

We can offer:

• A welcome, supportive and caring school community with motivated children who are eager to learn;
• A well-resourced school within extensive grounds;
• The support of a fantastic team of committed, dedicated staff who are passionate about education;
• A strong commitment to your own professional development;
• Access to our employee assistance programme – an online digital health, wellbeing and life management hub;
• Access to our staff benefits portal;
• Auto-enrolment into a staff pension scheme.

Closing date – Friday 18th September 2026 – 5:00pm

Shortlisting will take place the following week, with interviews taking place shortly thereafter.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email and references sought prior to interview.

Additional information:

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Posts are subject to an enhanced
DBS disclosure. Please time to read our safeguarding policy and code of conduct for staff on our
school website: https://www.milby.warwickshire.sch.uk/