Teaching Assistant - Level 3

Oak Wood Primary School, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 4QH

27 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  6 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time, part time: 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: £23,438.00 - £26,033.00

What skills and experience we're looking for

Oak Wood Primary School is delighted to welcome applications for the post of Teaching Assistant Level 3, starting as soon as possible.

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.

Please see the job description for details of the full requirements for the role.

What the school offers its staff

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

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.

The successful applicant will also be expected to undergo core training.

Please apply at https://centralenglandacademytrust.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies and select the Teaching Assistant vacancy. Alternatively, visit www.highamlaneschool.co.uk and select 'Job Vacancies'.

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and will be taken through the Trust's vetting procedure.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks:
Childcare Disqualification
DBS
Medical
Online and social media
Prohibition from teaching

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

TA 3 Job Description Sept 2026 (2).pdf - 118 KB (opens in new tab)

About Oak Wood Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Size: 138 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Oak Wood Primary School website
• Email address: blloyd@oakwoodschools.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oak-wood-primary-school

Oak Wood Primary School is a thriving special school that caters for 140 primary pupils. All pupils have an ECHP and are supported through personalised curriculums. The above position offers an exciting, challenging and rewarding opportunity to be part of Central England Academy Trust. Oak Wood Primary School shares the same site with our sister school Oak Wood Secondary School. Both schools are oversubscribed generic special schools, meeting the educational needs of young people aged 3 to 19 and are independent of each other but work very closely towards ensuring that resources are fully utilised for maximum impact.

Arranging a visit to Oak Wood Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email blloyd@oakwoodschools.co.uk.

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