Teaching Assistant
Venture Academy, Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire, B95 6AD2 days remaining to apply
Closing date
31 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
19 December 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share): Term Time only full-time roles available
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Actual - £20,003.73 - £20,294.86; MAT Pay Scale B, points 19-21
Additional allowances
SSA £750 pro rata
What skills and experience we're looking for
Reference No: VATA112025
Salary: Actual - £20,003.73 - £20,294.86; MAT Pay Scale B, points 19-21
Location: Venture Academy, Henley in Arden
Hours of Work: Term Time only full-time roles available
Closing Date: 4th December 2025
Interviews: Rolling interview
Start Date: TBC
Be part of the Academy Trust behind schools for children and young people with autism and/or additional needs.
About Us
MacIntyre Academies' mission is to become a leading Special Academy Trust that provides outstanding outcome-focused state education by promoting high aspirations, empowering parents as partners and successfully equipping every child for adult life.
We currently have 4 Academies. Endeavour Academy in Oxford opened in 2014 and is a residential academy for children and young people with autism and associated severe Learning difficulties aged from 9 to 19 years old. In 2015 we opened Discovery Academy in Nuneaton, for children with social, emotional and mental health needs and /or autism. In 2017 we opened Quest Academy also catering for children with SEMH and/or autism. Finally, in September 2020, Venture Academy based in Henley-in-Arden joined the Trust catering for pupils in years 5-11 (ages 9-16) who may have Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties and/or Diagnoses of Autism or an associated condition.
MacIntyre Academies benefits greatly from its sponsor MacIntyre, which over the last 50 years, has developed a strong reputation nationally, as a high quality, person centred organisation.
The Role
We are currently recruiting for inspirational and creative Teaching Assistants to join this exciting school; this is an opportunity to be part of something very special as we continue our journey to become a centre of excellence.
Please take a look at our website https://www.macintyreacademies.org/ to find out more about us.
Reporting to the Class Teacher and the Higher-Level Teaching Assistant you will be responsible for the support and delivery of teaching and learning. You will model best practice and enable successful learning and achievement by learners and sustained improvement in their spiritual, moral, social, cultural, mental and physical well-being in preparation for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life.
Some learners can behave in a way that is challenging to others and part of our role is to teach learners safer and more effective ways of communicating their needs, however a level of challenge still exists; this can be physical or a reluctance to engage. For these reasons this role requires someone who is physically fit. MacIntyre Academies will, where possible, look to make reasonable adjustments to comply with the Equality Act 2010.
Previous experience is not required to apply for this role; however, you must be an effective, confident communicator and able to keep accurate records such as the recording of learning outcomes with excellent attention to detail. You will demonstrate an approach of facilitation and reflective practice within the role.
About You
We are looking for highly motivated, active members of staff who are looking to embark on an exciting and rewarding career working with learners with Autism and learning difficulties. Previous experience is not essential though desirable to have an understanding of Autism, Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties and Learning disabilities; ultimately providing Care, education and support to Children and Young people. It is paramount that you must be an effective, confident communicator.
Experience will not be essential as you will receive ongoing support and training with a full induction. It is more important to us that you have the right outlook, can build relationships with our learner, and share our values and belief in their potential. “ MacIntyre hire for attitude and train for skill.”
You will be able to keep accurate records such as the recording of daily notes; mediation administration and learning outcomes with excellent attention to detail. You will demonstrate an approach of facilitation and reflective practice with a belief in a life of independence and choice for the young people you will support at all times.
Some of our young people are very active but at the same time are vulnerable if left on their own. Some young people can behave in a way that is challenging to others and part of our role is to teach young people safer and more effective ways of communicating their needs, however a level of challenge still exists; this can be physical or a reluctance to engage. For these reasons, this role requires someone who is physically fit. MacIntyre Academies will, where possible, look to make reasonable adjustments to comply with the Equality Act 2010.
What the school offers its staff
Our people are at the heart of our success
•A competitive salary
•Discretionary Special School Allowance £750 per annum (pro rata role dependent)
•Excellent local government pension scheme
•Family Friendly policies
•Wellbeing, Bereavement and Menopause policies
•Enhanced Sick Pay
•Wellbeing initiatives in your setting
•Full induction
•Training and development and the support of a trained line manager and dedicated senior leaders
•Access to further professional development
•Cycle to Work Scheme
•Annual MAT Life Day to take for that special occasion
•Annual Flu Jabs
•Free eye tests through Specsavers
•An Employee Assistance Programme to Support your health and wellbeing an access to various perks including discounts Tesco, Cineworld, Go Ape and many more
•Benefits for Death in Service
•Long Service Recognition
•Recommend a Friend Scheme - £100 Voucher
•Trained Mental Health First Aiders
•Driving training – MPV minibus awareness course
•Enhanced DBS Certificate (Paid for by MacIntyre Academies)
•Self service portal to facilitate leave and amend personal information
•We have an active employee engagement programme which includes Termly ‘You are Awesome’ awards, an annual Employee Big Thank you Day, Annual CPD Trust wide conference.
•Access to Blue Light Card/ Discounts for Teachers which offers thousands of amazing discounts online and
Further information about the job
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Venture Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 9 to 16
- School size
- 48 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 9 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Venture Academy website
- Email address
- recruitment@macintyreacademies.org
- Phone number
- 01564 792514
Arranging a visit to Venture Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@macintyreacademies.org.
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