Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Central England Academy Trust provides excellent education to learners in Nuneaton and the surrounding areas. We have four schools: Oak Wood Primary School, Oak Wood Secondary School, Jade School and Higham Lane School. 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 Secondary School is a successful specialist setting for children and young people aged from 11 to 19 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.  

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.

Candidates will be required to complete an application form and to submit a letter of application (maximum of 2 sides of A4) which includes:

1. An outline of your skills and knowledge in relation to the areas outlined in the job description

2. How you will utilise your skills and experience to enhance our pupils’ education.

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

Closing Date:                          Wednesday 29th January 2025 at 0900

Interview Date:                      Friday 31st January 2025

Applications are to be sent to Julie Walters at Oak Wood Secondary School Office, Morris Drive, Nuneaton, Warwickshire CV11 4QH Tel 024 76740901 or via email: recruitment@oakwoodschools.co.uk 

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.