Key Role Information

Salary
£24,211.00 - 26,300.00
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
06/10/2026 09:00
Interview
7 October 2026
Pay grade
£24,211.00 - £26,300.00
Department
SEND
Key stage
Early Years, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
39.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Oak Wood Primary School is delighted to welcome applications for the post of Teaching Assistant Level 3, 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. 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 plan, lead and 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.

 

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 Bella Lloyd: blloyd@oakwoodschools.co.uk

 

Closing Date:                       Tuesday 6th October, 9:00am

Interview Date:                     Wednesday 7th October 2026

Start Date:                            As soon possible.

 

Benefits

Pension scheme
Employee Lifestyle Benefits
Eye Care
Employee assistance Programme
Gym membership scheme
Free onsite parking
Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalentessential
A-C
TA3 qualification or equivalent or relevant experiencedesirable
Pass

Oak Wood Primary School

Bella Lloyd

blloyd@oakwoodschools.co.uk

Morris Drive
Nuneaton
Warwickshire
CV11 4QH

Safeguarding Information

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and will also be taken through the Trust's vetting procedure. Central England Academy Trust is also strongly committed to protecting personal data.  Our Privacy Notice, which can be found under the GDPR section on the Trust website, describes why and how we collect and use personal data and provides information about individuals’ rights.