Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Working in our Den Provision

Wood End Primary School, Atherstone, Warwickshire, CV9 2QL

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  8 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  22 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £16,000.00 Annually (Actual)

Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Working in our Den Provision job summary

Our Den provision has been set up to support the needs of pupils with SEND. The majority of pupils who access our Den provision have an EHCP outlining the support they need. Staff in the Den work under the direct supervision of the SENDCo delivering the curriculum planned by the class teachers. In addition, staff are expected to provide activities that enable pupils to make progress towards their EHCP targets.

The successful candidate will join the Den team working alongside other TAs in the delivery of this provision. The position is to support up to 4 pupils with a range of needs. You will be joining a supportive team who understand the demand and complexities of this role. Additional training and coaching are provided to ensure career progression and also that you are equipped with the necessary skills to effectively support these pupils.

Curriculum support:

• Deliver the lessons and activities planned and resourced by the children’s teachers.

  Undertake agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses.

  Create clear but flexible routines within the Den provision that supports the needs of the children

  Plan activities to meet specific EHCP targets under the supervision of the SENDCo

  
  Support for pupils:

  Support the children in the den e.g. explain tasks, reinforce key objectives/concepts or vocabulary, use practical apparatus, keep pupils on task, interested, motivated and engaged.

  Help pupils to develop communication and social skills within the Den

  Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils, encourage them to interact and work co-operatively and engage in activities.

  Promote independence and development of self-esteem

  Assist with the review and implementation of the plans each child has

  Encourage and reinforce positive interactions between pupils in line with the school’s relational policy

  Identify and report uncharacteristic behaviour patterns

  Assist with pupil supervision on trips off the premises, under overall guidance of the teacher.

Monitor and provide for general care, safety and welfare of pupils, including tasks connected with their social inclusion and personal/physical care

E Explore and promote opportunities for pupils to learn with their peers in their classroom

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

The trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.

The above responsibilities are subject to the general duties and responsibilities contained in the Statement of Conditions of Employment. The duties of this post may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or level of responsibility entailed.

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 Wood End Primary School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 160 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wood End Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wood-end-primary-school-atherstone

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