Teaching Assistant (Level 2) - Higham Lane North Academy

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Level 2 Teaching Assistant at a new secondary school in Nuneaton. This role allows you to make a meaningful impact on students with additional needs, providing essential support in their educational journey. Join a collaborative environment that prioritizes staff wellbeing and offers professional development opportunities. With a focus on creating a positive learning atmosphere, you will work closely with teachers and support staff to enhance students' learning experiences. If you're passionate about education and ready for a rewarding challenge, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Subsidised eye care

Gym membership

Cycle schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Health reimbursements

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting students with special educational needs.
• Ability to assist in curriculum planning and lesson delivery.

Responsibilities

• Support students with additional needs in accessing the curriculum.
• Assist in curriculum planning and implement learning activities.

Skills

Support for students with additional needs

Curriculum planning and implementation

Behavior management strategies

Communication skills development

Use of ICT in education

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Salary: £18,646 to £20,275
32.25 hours per week, 38 weeks (Term-Time only)
Start Date: September 2025

Higham Lane North Academy is inviting applications for the position of Teaching Assistant, starting September 2025.

Are you looking for a meaningful career that makes a lasting impact on children with additional needs?

Do you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with new challenges and opportunities?

If so, this is an exciting opportunity to join the founding team of Nuneaton’s new secondary school as a Level 2 Teaching Assistant. You will work closely with our SENDCO and teachers to provide excellent support for students with special educational needs.

General Duties and Responsibilities

Under the guidance of the SEND Coordinator and relevant teachers, you will address the needs of students with additional needs, ensuring they can access the curriculum inside and outside the classroom. Your role will significantly impact students' well-being by supporting pupils with personal and special needs and contributing to assessments of their progress.

You will not have direct supervisory responsibilities but may guide or demonstrate tasks to new staff, work experience students, or trainees. Your role involves handling small amounts of cash, processing cheques and invoices, and managing physical resources, including preparing teaching materials and maintaining accurate records.

Curriculum Support

• Assist in curriculum planning, evaluation, and implementation.
• Support lesson delivery and interact with teachers and pupils.
• Implement learning activities, adapting as needed based on pupil responses.
• Use ICT to enhance learning and develop pupils’ independence with technology.
• Support individual or group work, reinforcing key concepts and keeping pupils engaged.
• Help develop communication skills and promote inclusion and positive interactions.
• Assist in personal, social, and emotional development, and support pupils’ self-esteem.
• Create and review targets on pupil passports.
• Use specialist skills to provide support in specific areas.
• Encourage positive behaviour and report uncharacteristic patterns.
• Supervise pupils during trips and social times, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Support the use of specialist equipment following training.
• Monitor and report on pupil achievements, contribute to assessments, and attend review meetings.
• Assist with behaviour management strategies and the day-to-day management of the learning environment.
• Complete administrative tasks such as producing worksheets and displays.
• Liaise with parents, carers, and professional staff, sharing relevant information.

What We Offer

We provide a supportive, collaborative environment prioritizing staff wellbeing, with clear policies and a strong leadership team. We focus on reducing workload through research-based practices and offer weekly CPD, career development opportunities, and bespoke training like NPQH and ELP. You will work with an experienced leadership team and have opportunities for collaboration within our trust and local schools. Employee benefits include subsidised eye care, gym membership, cycle schemes, an Employee Assistance Programme, discounts, and health reimbursements.

Higham Lane North Academy is a new, state-of-the-art school opening with up to 150 Year 7 places, located in Nuneaton. It will expand to full capacity with 920 pupils and include a Specialist Resource Provision for up to 20 students by 2030.

How to Apply

Complete the Application and Equality Details Forms available on our website (www.hlna.co.uk) and email them to [e-mail], indicating the post in the message title.

For inquiries, contact Kirstie Robinson, Headteacher Designate, at 024 7638 8123. The deadline for applications is midday on Thursday, 22nd May 2025. When completing the ‘Additional Information’ section, please explain why your qualities and experience make you a suitable candidate.

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