Teaching Assistant Level 2

Oak Wood Secondary School; Coventry; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Pension scheme

Professional development

Support from Trust team for training

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee benefits scheme

Free onsite parking

Subsidised eye care

Health Cash Plan

Gym memberships scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Oak Wood Secondary School invites applications for a Teaching Assistant Level 2, to begin as soon as possible. The school is part of the Central England Academy Trust, serving learners aged 11 to 19 with a broad spectrum of needs, including SEND settings.

You will support learning opportunities for pupils alongside the class teacher to help achieve the best outcomes. We offer professional development, a generous benefits package, and a range of staff support services.

Qualifications

• Support learning opportunities for our pupils alongside the class teacher.

Responsibilities

• Assist with learning activities under the guidance of the class teacher.
• Support pupils with their learning in both mainstream and SEND settings where required.

Job description

Oak Wood Secondary School is delighted to welcome applications for the post of Teaching Assistant Level 2, starting as soon as possible.

Central England Academy Trustprovides excellent education to learners in Nuneaton and the surrounding areas. We have four schools: Oak Wood Primary School, Oak Wood Secondary School, Jade School and Higham Lane School, Higham Lane North Academy. Together, we offer a comprehensive education to students aged 4 to 19 in both mainstream and SEND settings. We are a diverse Trust that celebrates individual learning needs, including profound, severe, and complex learning needs.

Oak Wood Secondary School is a successful specialist setting for children and young people aged from 11 to 19 with a broad spectrum of special educational needs and learning disabilities. We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated teaching assistant who will support learning opportunities for our pupils alongside the class teacher in order to ensure the best possible outcomes for all pupils.

The Central England Academy Trust is a growing trust which is committed to developing its workforce and encouraging all members of staff to participate in a range of professional development opportunities.

Please see the job description for details of the full requirements for the role.

At Central England Academy Trust, our staff are our most precious resource. Our offer to staff includes:

• Competitive remuneration package;
• A generous defined benefit pension scheme;
• Excellent continuous professional development;
• Bespoke training and support from the Trust team to meet your needs;
• We provide a supportive Employee Assistance Programme, providing practical and emotional support
• Employee benefits scheme, offering discount on everyday and lifestyle essentials.
• Free, onsite parking
• Subsidised eye care for extended users of VDU.
• Health Cash Plan
• Gym memberships scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

The successful applicant will also be expected to undergo core training.

Closing Date:Monday 21st September 2026 at 9am

Interview Date:Wednesday 23rd September 2026