Job description
Be part of an exciting and creative school in Nuneaton for children and young people with autism and/or social, emotional and mental health needs
Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Location: Nuneaton
Hours of Work: 38 hrs per week; Mon 8:15 am-4:45 pm, Tues, Weds and Thurs 8:15 am4:30 pm, Fri 8:15 to 3.30 pm
FTE Salary: C24 £27,228.16 FTE – D28 £30,158.59
Actual Salary: C24 £23,519.10 – D28 £26,050.34
Allowances: Special School Allowance £750.00 per academic year
Weeks Worked: 39 weeks - Term Time only
Closing Date: Monday 21st September
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Start Date: ASAP
About Us
We are an established Academy placing our young people and their families at the centre of everything we do. We want all pupils to achieve their full potential and develop in a way that makes sense to them.
Our HLTA/Lead Teaching Assistants
Our lead teaching assistants come from various backgrounds, for example, care homes, mainstream education and healthcare settings. ASC, SEMH or AP experience may be an advantage but is not essential. Our only requirement is Level 2 English and Maths.
The role will require you to:
•care passionately about each child as an individual •observe and listen •be non-judgemental and unconditionally accepting •develop a positive culture around learning •deliver high standards of care and support •apply and develop strategies for raising achievement •support students to make the most of their talents and abilities •lead on positive behaviour support in your •confidently work with children of any age or ability •respond to advice •commit to further professional development
You will be responsible for:
•managing classes of around nine students •leading teaching assistants •organising the classroom •maintaining regular contact with parents and carers •organising trips and visits for your class •monitoring and reviewing short-term targets •covering lessons in the absence of a teacher •Comprehensive induction and ongoing training and support.
Benefits
Special School Allowance £750.00 per academic year, pro rata
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Discovery Academy
Academy special sponsor led · Ages 9–19
- Pupils
- 102
- Avg teacher salary
- £48,946
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 5.6:1
- Academy trust
- MACINTYRE ACADEMIES
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
View full school profileOfsted rating key
Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 5SS
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- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Full time
- Posted
- 13 October 2026
- Closing date
- 1 November 2026
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