Teaching Assistant Level 1​/Midday supervisor

Oak Wood Primary School

Supply Teaching Assistant / Midday Supervisor

Zero hours contract – Work on a supply basis as needed by the school.

Come and spend time with our wonderful pupils and become a part of our school community.

Central England Academy Trust provides excellent education to learners in Nuneaton and the surrounding areas. We have five schools:
Oak Wood Primary School, Oak Wood Secondary School, Michael Drayton Junior School, Higham Lane School and Higham Lane North Academy. Together, we offer a comprehensive education to students aged 4 to 19 in both mainstream and SEND settings. We are a diverse Trust that celebrates individual learning needs, including profound, severe, and complex learning needs.

Oak Wood Primary School is a successful specialist setting for children and young people aged from 4 to 11 with a broad spectrum of special educational needs and learning disabilities. We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Support Worker and Midday supervisor.

Supervise and ensure the safety and well‑being of pupils before, during and after the lunchtime period. Provide personal care as required. Join in with activities in class in a supervisory role as required.

Works under the general direction of designated member of Senior Leadership Team.

Responsibility for others:
The post has considerable direct impact on the well‑being of individuals or groups through either providing appropriate care or welfare for those who are personally dependant on the post for basic needs. (This post works with pupils with special needs requiring specialist support, including administering medication and using Makaton language skills as required)

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

The Central England Academy Trust is a growing trust which is committed to developing its workforce and encouraging all members of staff to participate in a range of professional development opportunities.

• A wonderful school with the most rewarding pupils and families.
• A nurturing group of staff who are committed to helping pupils to achieve their potential.
• A strong ethos and collaborative working.
• Dedicated teaching assistants and pastoral support.
• A rigorous induction programme and opportunities for quality, professional development.
• Close links with the local community.
• 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.

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

To apply, click on this link:

https://centralen

Closing date:
Thursday 5th February

Interview date:
Tuesday 10th February

Start date:

ASAP

Visits to the school are highly recommended. Please contact Juliet Ireland on or email r

Central England Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced criminal record check (DBS) including a barred list check. Online checks will be undertaken as detailed in KCSIE.