Teaching Assistant Level 2 in Kenilworth

Teaching Assistant (Level 2) 30 hours per week, term time only.

Salary: £26,403 per annum - £28,142 per annum pro rata. Actual salary: £17,900 - £19,079 per annum (Band F points 7-10).

The Trust Kenilworth Multi Academy Trust has two schools within the Academy, Kenilworth School and Sixth Form. Kenilworth School and Sixth Form is the only secondary school in the community of Kenilworth, is oversubscribed with engaged and motivated pupils. Since September 2023, Kenilworth School and Sixth Form has been based in a purpose-built, state-of-the-art campus on Glasshouse Lane, offering staff and students an exceptional modern and prestigious environment for teaching and learning. Ofsted rated the school as Outstanding in November 2023, maintaining our rating from 2013. The school is well resourced to support the delivery of the subject. The post holder will join a supportive team with opportunities for professional development. Our educational ethos encourages our students to be responsive, resilient, to have reasoning, be reflective and resourceful in their learning.

The Role Teaching Assistants carry out a varied role to provide general and administrative support to our students. The responsibilities include working in-class with teachers and supporting students under the direction of the Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion and SENDCO. Teaching Assistants provide support with a variety of learning, physical and sensory needs. Key tasks include:

• Support individuals or groups of pupils during the independent or group work e.g. explaining, reinforcing, or keeping on task as required;
• Assist pupils in developing communication skills;
• Assist in the PSHE development of pupils, care, safety and welfare;
• Assist in the monitoring and recording of pupil progress.

The hours of work are 8:40am to 3:40pm on a term time only basis, five days per week. Whilst the role is term time, you may be expected to attend the inset days for training purposes as required.

To Apply We can offer you:

• Excellent CPD opportunities;
• A supportive team of colleagues within the team and across the school;
• A positive, community school environment with an innovative learning culture;
• A dedicated and forward-looking management team, with highly skilled staff upholding high expectations and aspirations for our students;
• A wide enrichment programme in which you can participate;
• Employee well-being benefits via our healthcare programme (Benenden) to include health diagnostics, physiotherapy, 24/7 GP and mental health support, retail and gym discounts, free flu vaccination, on-site parking, electric car charging and use of an on-site fitness suite.

To apply please create an account on MyNewTerm. We reserve the right to close this advert early and invite candidates to interview before the closing date should we receive a sufficient number of applications, or a suitable candidate be found. We will be reviewing applications as they are received, therefore early applications are advised and welcomed. Please note we cannot accept a CV as an application.

Safeguarding The Kenilworth Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and parents to share that commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred List check and obtain membership of the DBS update Service.

Closing date Monday 29 June 2026 at 9am.