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Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover) - Level 3

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

This job expired on 4 June 2026 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  4 June 2026 at 11:47am

• Date listed

  4 June 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: Part time: 32.5 hours per week, term time only plus one week (39 weeks per year).
• Contract type: Fixed term - . - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: £23,437.00 - £25,460.00

What skills and experience we're looking for

We welcome applicants who either hold a Level 3 teaching assistant qualification or are currently working towards obtaining the qualification. Please see job description for full requirements of 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.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for this post, please click on this linkhttps://centralenglandacademytrust.face-ed.co.uk/vacanciesand select the Teaching Assistant - Level 3 position.

Applicants are to compose an A4 letter detailing why you feel you would be suitable for the role and attach to your application.

Please see the attached Job Application Pack for the full details of the role, including the Person Specification.

Please note that the school reserves the right to close the application process early if we identify suitable candidates. To avoid disappointment, please submit your application as soon as possible.

Closing Date: Friday 3rd July 2026 @9am

Interview Date: Friday 10th July 2026

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

This job post has expired.

Additional documents

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

TA 3 Job Description Sept 2026.pdf - 124 KB (opens in new tab)

About Oak Wood Primary School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 2 to 11
• School size: 138 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Oak Wood Primary School website
• Email address: blloyd@oakwoodschools.co.uk
• Phone number: 02476740901
• 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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