Teaching Assistant; TA

Teaching Assistant, level 2 - One to one pupil support

Band F, Scale 7-10

£21,907 - £23,350 pa (pro rata for part time hours)

Term time only (39 weeks)

Fixed term contract – 12 months

Working under the overall supervision of the Class Teacher and HLTA, you will primarily provide one-to-one support for a pupil who has SEMH needs, supporting them in their individual learning plan and encouraging them to gain confidence in their independence. With experience of working with children who have complex learning and SEMH needs, you will address individual learning and language needs, develop skills to promote independence and the development of self‑esteem, and encourage individual pupils to interact and engage in activities.

As an advocate for your pupils, you will share their achievements with the school community and will help to communicate their needs to staff and pupils.

In addition to providing one-to-one support, you will also be required to assist with and support the teaching, learning and general care of pupils in our school community. Confident in working with individual pupils or groups, you will work with and supervise them under the instruction of teaching staff, adapting your approach to meet their needs. As part of a supportive and enthusiastic team, you will be a positive role model for our pupils and will ensure the safety and welfare of pupils at all times, contributing to the school’s statutory duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.

With experience of working with SEND children, you will be comfortable working with pupils who may have challenging behaviours and will ideally have considerable experience of delivering learning through play, possibly in an early years or KS1 setting. You will have experience of, and be comfortable with, providing personal care to pupils and will be confident in creating and delivering a personal care plan.

You will ideally hold an NVQ or equivalent qualification in Teaching Assistance, and will have had training in special educational needs and SEMH strategies. You will have an understanding and working knowledge of the National Curriculum and other learning programmes, and will have excellent IT, literacy and numeracy skills.

Middlemarch School is an inclusive Junior school for pupils in years 3 – 6 with two classes per year group. We welcome children from diverse backgrounds and pride ourselves on how well new children integrate within our friendly school. We have an enhanced special provision for children with an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) whose primary need is communication and interaction.

We are located close to Nuneaton town centre with good transport links to surrounding towns and cities.

This is a fixed term contract for one year, however, the contract may be subject to an early termination (in line with terms and conditions of appointment should the child you are supporting no longer require that support).

If you would like to arrange an informal visit to the school, please contact the school.

To apply please send a completed application form, cover letter stating your suitability for the role and equal opportunities monitoring form.

Closing date : 4th January 2026

Interviews : week commencing 12th January 2026

Middlemarch School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.