Teaching Assistant – Level 2 Specialist Resourced Provision

St Oswald's CofE Academy, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 7DJ

26 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  13 April 2026 at 6pm

• Date listed

  16 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £26,402.00 - £28,141.00 Annually (Actual)

Teaching Assistant – Level 2 Specialist Resourced Provision job summary

TEACHING ASSISTANT - LEVEL 2 SPECIALIST RESOURCED PROVISION

St Oswald’s CofE is a thriving and inclusive primary academy:

Ofsted rated ‘Good’ in all areas: ‘a successful school’ with a ‘caring staff’. (Nov 2024)

From September 2026, we are excited to open a new Specialist Resource Provision (SRP) for students with a primary need of C&I, and we are seeking to appoint a Level 2 Teaching Assistant from September 2026 to support with developing a new specialist resourced provision for up to 8 children with communication and interaction needs. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the development of a brand-new provision alongside the Lead Teacher and the rest of the staff team.

We are looking for an appropriately qualified, experienced and enthusiastic person who is confident in working across the primary key stages and with children who have communication and interaction needs to join our highly motivated and professional team.

Key Requirements:

• Experience with children who have communication and interaction needs.
• The ability to work in small group settings and facilitate integration into mainstream classes.
• Skilled at providing a low-arousal, therapeutic environment and a range of interventions.
• The ability to work well in a team and with visiting professionals.
• Enthusiasm and creativity for engaging children and a passion for improving outcomes for all.
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.

We can offer:

• A dedicated space with access to therapy spaces, calm rooms and a variety of resources to support development.
• Ongoing training.
• Dedicated, friendly, supportive and highly motivated colleagues who strive to provide the highest quality of teaching for all of our children.
• Parents and carers who are keen to support their child’s learning.

Visits to the school are welcome. Please contact the school office on xxx to arrange a visit.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff, parents and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

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 St Oswald's CofE Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 192 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Oswald's CofE Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-oswald-s-cofe-academy

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