Teaching Assistant Level 2

Central England Academy Trust provides excellent education to learners in Nuneaton and the surrounding areas. We have Five schools: Oak Wood Primary School, Oak Wood Secondary School, Michael Drayton Junior School, Higham Lane School and 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 Primary School is a successful specialist setting for children aged from 4 to 11 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.

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.

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.

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.

If you would like to informally discuss this role please make an appointment through Amy Pearson: apearson@centralengland.co.uk 

Closing Date:                         Wednesday 15^th October 2025 at 12pm

Interview Date:                      Friday 17^th October 2025

Start Date:                             ASAP

To apply please click on this link:

https://centralenglandacademytrust.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies

Central England Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced criminal record check (DBS) including a barred list check. Online checks will be undertaken as detailed in KCSIE.