Teaching Assistant Level 2

Higham Lane School; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Higham Lane School is looking for enthusiastic teaching assistants to support learning at a vibrant secondary school. As a part of the Central England Academy Trust, you'll enjoy comprehensive training, a supportive work environment, and a generous pension scheme, while contributing to the education of children with diverse needs.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Excellent continuous professional development

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee benefits scheme

Subsidised eye care

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge in proactive behaviour management strategies.
• Candidates should preferably hold a teaching assistant qualification or be working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Support learning opportunities for pupils alongside the class teacher.
• Utilise skills to enhance pupils’ education.

Skills

Behaviour management

Supporting learning

Education

GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent

TA2 qualification or equivalent or relevant experience

Job description

Establishment: Oak Wood Secondary School Location: Oak Wood Secondary School Salary: 20936.00 - 22711.00 Job Type: Full Time Key Stage: Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5

Closing Date:07/03/2025 13:38 Interview Date: 10/03/2025 Start Date: ASAP

Additional Information

Establishment: Oak Wood Secondary School Location: Oak Wood Secondary School Salary: 20936.00 - 22711.00 Job Type: Full Time Key Stage: Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5 Closing Date:07/03/2025 13:38 Interview Date: 10/03/2025 Start Date: ASAP

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 32.50 Weeks per Year: 39.000 Pay Grade: G11 - 14

The Role

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

Oak Wood Primary School are seeking to recruit enthusiastic and motivated teaching assistants who will support learning opportunities for our pupils alongside the class teacher. It would be advantageous if candidates have experience or knowledge in using proactive behaviour management strategies to ensure best possible outcomes for all pupils.

As a growing Academy Trust, we are committed to developing our work force and encourage all staff to participate in a range of professional development opportunities.

We welcome applicants who either hold a teaching assistant qualification or are currently working towards obtaining the qualification. Please see job description for full requirements of the role.

Our offer to you

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

• 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.

• Subsidised eye care for extended users of VDU.

• Cycle to work scheme

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

To apply please submit an application form and A4 letter stating how you will utilise your skills and experience to enhance our pupil’s education.

Other

Cycle to work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme Providing practical and emotional support

Employee Benefit Scheme Discounts on everyday and lifestyle essentials

Eye Care Subsidised eye care for extended users of VDU

Health Cash Plan

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

Qualification Title

Grade

GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent Desirable

TA2 qualification or equivalent or relevant experience Desirable

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and will also be taken through the Trust's vetting procedure. Central England Academy Trustis also strongly committed to protecting personal data. OurPrivacyNotice, which can be found under the GDPR section on the Trust website, describes why and how we collect and use personal data and provides information about individuals’ rights.

Morris Drive
Nuneaton
Warwickshire
CV11 4QH