Teaching Assistant

Role: Teaching Assistant: Level 2 Salary: Point 5 to 6 £25,586 pro-rata (actual Salary £21,320) to £25,989 pro-rata (actual Salary £21,655) Contract: 32.5 hours a week, term time only plus training days Location: Prestley Wood Academy Start Date: September 2026 Benefits: Access to Local Government Pension Scheme [LGPS] Access to induction scheme and additional training Access to EAP (Medigold) We are seeking level 2 teaching assistants to join our Prestley Wood Academy team at Horizons Education Trust. In this essential role, you will support teaching with pupils who have a wide range of complex needs, including challenging behaviours and autism within our area special school. The successful candidates could be asked to work with any age group in the school. Experience of working with special needs children is desirable, but not essential. Full training and support is given. Qualifications related to the field are desirable, but not essential. The successful candidates would need to understand and use ICT systems and write to parents/carers in home/school communication. The post offers a good opportunity to work with supportive and friendly teams. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, health and DBS check. The school has an Induction Programme and an ongoing commitment of staff professional development. Previous applicants need not apply Shortlisting and interviewing will take place after the summer holidays. We reserve the right to close this advert if we receive sufficient applications ahead of this. To apply for this position please use the link below to register and apply via MyNewTerm: [CV’s will not be accepted] https://www.prestleywood.org.uk/page/?title=Recruitment&pid=30 Horizons Education Trust is committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children and young people and expect staff to share this commitment.