Teaching Assistant

Baginton Fields Academy, Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 4EA

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  March/April 2026

• Closing date

  4 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  13 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,583.00 - £30,024.00 Annually (FTE) Actual Salary £20,004 to £23,476, 32.5 hours per week, Term Time 39 weeks per year

Teaching Assistant job summary

Baginton Fields Academy provides education and support for students with a broad range of special educational needs. We cater for students between the ages of 11 and 19.

Our Support Staff are heavily involved in;

• The development of a communication-based/sensory curriculum that is appropriate in content and structure for pupils with severe/complex learning difficulties
• Establishing curriculum differentiation to support access for pupils with severe/complex learning difficulties
• Development of early communication
• Building up evidence portfolios and teaching and learning resources
• Supporting pupils to regulate their behaviour

Successful applicants will be expected to demonstrate commitment towards the school ethos & vision "Dedicated to delivering inspirational learning experiences" and will enjoy working as part of a team.

In return we offer:

• Highly competitive pay and pay progression opportunities.
• Access to employee wellbeing portal to access private medical services.

• An array of employee benefits and lifestyle options including discounted healthcare, gym membership and extensive high street retail discounts.
• A comprehensive induction programme

• Mentoring support - you will be working with a team of dedicated professionals who will support you develop your expertise

• Ongoing professional development in the field of special educational needs

• A culture that recognises and celebrates all achievement
• A Setting where the Thrive Approach is embedded, enabling students to develop holistically in a nurturing, stimulating and vibrant environment

• Opportunities to experience and share practice in our partner schools across the Trust.

For full details of the role please see the attached Job Description.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Baginton Fields Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• School size: 128 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Baginton Fields Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/baginton-fields-academy

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