Teaching Assistant Level 2

Central England Academy Trust provides 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: -

• 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 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.

Closing date: Tuesday 4^th March 2025 9:00am

Interview date: Friday 14^th March 2025

Start date: April 2025 or ASAP

Application packs can also be downloaded by visiting the school website Home - Oak Wood Primary (ceatrust.co.uk)

All completed applications should be returned by the closing date to Juliet Ireland: Recruitment@oakwoodschools.co.uk