Teaching Assistant

Oak Wood Secondary School is delighted to welcome applications for the post of Teaching Assistant Level 2, starting as soon as possible. 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, 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 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. Please apply by clicking https://centralenglandacademytrust.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies Alternatively please visit the Oak Wood Secondary School website and click on ‘Job Vacancies’. Closing Date: Monday 21st September 2026 at 9am Interview Date: Wednesday 23rd September 2026 If you would like to informally discuss this role please make an appointment through Julie Walters on : recruitment@oakwoodschools.co.uk or call 02476 740 901 option 2 Please note that the school reserves the right to close the application process early if we identify suitable candidates. To avoid disappointment, please submit your application as soon as possible.