Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Reference No(s):
* Ven- 2025 Sep

Closing Date: 20th June 2025

Location: Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire

Salary: £24,391.00 - £24,761.00 (B19-B21) FTE £19,215.00 - £19,507.00 Actual

Start Date: 1st September 2025

Interview Date: W/C 30th June 2025

Venture Academy, based in Henley-in-Arden, joined Mac Intyre Academies Trust in September 2020. It caters to pupils in years 5-11 (ages 9-16) who may have Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties and/or Diagnoses of Autism or related conditions.

Mac Intyre Academies' mission is to become a leading Special Academy Trust providing outstanding outcome-focused state education by promoting high aspirations, empowering parents as partners, and preparing every child for adult life. Currently, we have 4 Academies—3 in Warwickshire and 1 in Oxford.

Mac Intyre Academies benefits from a strong reputation nationally, developed over 50 years, as a high-quality, person-centred organization.

Teaching Assistant — We seek an inspirational and creative individual to join us. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of something special.

You will support teaching and learning in a class of up to 8 students, working alongside a class teacher and a HLTA. Experience with Autism, BESD, or AP is advantageous but not required. Our current TAs come from diverse backgrounds.

You should care passionately about each child's individual needs, be observant and responsive, and capable of implementing strategies to improve achievement across the curriculum. A commitment to professional development, resilience, non-judgemental attitude, and unconditional acceptance are essential.

You must be confident and adaptable to work with children of any age or ability. Our children are verbal, able-bodied, and literate, requiring support to maximize their talents. Roles are flexible to showcase strengths and foster professional growth. You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support the academy's vision, ethos, and objectives, ensuring successful learning, achievement, and well-being.

We understand the importance of motivating and reinforcing learning for children with autism and social, emotional, or mental health needs. We seek flexible, creative staff who appreciate how learning impacts overall well-being and success. We work closely with families to ensure they feel supported and confident in the education provided.

• A competitive salary
• Discretionary Special School Allowance of £750 per annum (pro-rata for part-time roles)
• Excellent local government pension scheme
• Family-friendly policies
• Wellbeing, Bereavement, and Menopause policies
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• Wellbeing initiatives within your setting
• Full induction, training, and ongoing professional development
• Support from trained line managers and senior leaders
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Annual MAT Life Day
• Annual Flu Jabs
• Free eye tests via Specsavers
• Employee Assistance Programme and various perks (discounts at Tesco, Cineworld, Go Ape, etc.)
• Pension benefits for death in service
• Long Service Recognition
• Recommend a Friend Scheme (£100 voucher)
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Paid Enhanced DBS Certificate
• Self-service portal for leave and personal info management
• Employee engagement activities, including 'You are Awesome' awards, Big Thank You Day, and CPD conferences
• Blue Light Card discounts for teachers and social care staff

Mac Intyre Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All roles require an enhanced DBS check, registration with the DBS Update Service, and other relevant recruitment checks, including references. This position involves regulated activity and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and amendments. Further details are available in our safeguarding policies.

In line with KSCIE 2024, we will conduct an online search of shortlisted candidates to ensure suitability. This may include reviewing publicly available online information from the past three years, which will be discussed during interviews.

* Salaries are based on Full-Time-Equivalent and are pro-rata for part-time roles. Salaries depend on experience, with opportunities for additional hours through extended school provisions.