Teaching Assistant (TA2)

Stratford upon Avon School, Warwickshire; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Stratford upon Avon School in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, seeks a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to provide both academic and emotional support for identified students across the curriculum. You will work under the SEN Coordinators, forming trusting relationships and acting as a dedicated Key worker to support learning.

The role is based in brand new SEN facilities with 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per annum, Monday–Friday term time plus five staff learning days.

Qualifications

• Supports identified students across curriculum areas.
• Provides academic and emotional support during the school day.
• Works with SEN Coordinators and acts as a Key worker.

Responsibilities

• Support learning in classroom and social times.
• Form positive relationships with students and staff.
• Assist in planning and delivering activities with SEN Team.

Skills

Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Academic support

Emotional support

Job description

STRATFORD UPON AVON SCHOOL
Alcester Road, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 9DH
Headteacher: Mr N Wallace

Teaching Assistant (TA2)
To start as soon as possible
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic person to operate as a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to provide both academic and emotional support for identified students. This role will exist to support students with their learning experience throughout the school day across curriculum areas and during social times This will involve Forming a positive and trusting relationship with students, being a trusted Key worker for students and work alongside staff to plan and support work in the classroom.

As a Level 2 Teaching Assistant you will work under the direction of our SEN Coordinators who are responsible for the support and operational provision for Special Educational Needs throughout the school, linking extensively with all departments, external agencies, parents and pupils.
The School has recently had extensive building work completed and you will be based in brand new state of the art facilities as part of the SEN Team.
Working hours are 32.5 hours per week, typically 8.30am – 3.40pm, Monday – Friday term time plus 5 staff learning days; 39 weeks per annum.
Starting salary for a full-time post at Band F (Points 7-12) is within the range £27,274 to £29,542 starting point depending on experience and qualifications.
The actual salary based on the hours and weeks worked will be within the range £20,754 to £22,885 subject to any continuous service.

Closing date for completed applications 12 noon Friday 6th November 2026

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is therefore subject to an Enhanced DBS and requires a children’s barred list check.