Job description
Oakwood Primary Academy is looking to recruit a committed and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant on a fixed term maternity cover basis until 31/08/2027.
This is an exciting role contributing to a wide range of teaching and learning activities to support all pupils to achieve their greatest potential.
We would love to hear from you if:
- you have GCSE level 4 or above in English and Maths
- you have a genuine passion for working with young children
- you are enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
- you are committed to raising the achievement of all students of all abilities
In return for your passion and commitment, we offer:
- A supportive team who place our values of ‘Knowledge, Equality, Determination and Achievement’ at the centre of all that we do with a commitment to raising pupil achievement and aspirations
- Extensive professional development opportunities, including Aurora Trust-wide CPD
- A spacious well-equipped and well-resourced learning environment
- A skilled and committed SLT who are devoted to improving outcomes for all children and staff
- The opportunity to be part of a multi-academy trust that has collaboration at its heart and will support you every step of the way
- Enhanced paternity leave, in excess of the Green and Burgundy Books
- Aurora Academies Advantage scheme - this includes access to free and confidential advice on a range of topics via the Employee Assistance Programme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, discounts to high-street shops and health and well-being support
If you are interested in finding out more, we strongly suggest that you arrange a tour of the school - please contact the school on opaoffice@oakwoodpa.org.uk or 01323 501251.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive suitable applications. Therefore, we recommend submitting you application as soon as possible.
Please note that we can only accept applications submitted through our recruitment platform, SAMPeople Recruit, so kindly apply there.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Oakwood Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led · Primary · Ages 3–11
- Pupils
- 304
- Avg teacher salary
- £42,698
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 20.5:1
- Academy trust
- AURORA ACADEMIES TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
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Location
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Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 0SS
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- Contract
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- Working pattern
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- Posted
- 28 August 2026
- Closing date
- 14 September 2026
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