Thank you for your interest in Newburgh Primary School and the position of Teaching Assistant Level 2 to support our SEND provision. This is a fixed term contract (in the first instance) for the academic year 2025 - 2026.
About Newburgh Primary School
Newburgh Primary School is an inclusive, nurturing school that empowers our children to become lifelong learners, with our school values of, Nurture, Perform, Succeed at the heart of everything we do. We are a forward-thinking, thriving school situated on the South West approach to Warwick and within walking distance of the Chase Meadow housing development.
We strive to create an environment where every person feels welcome, valuing diversity and treating all with kindness, empathy and courtesy. Our mission is to empower every child with the knowledge, skills, and values they need to become responsible, confident, and compassionate individuals who can positively impact their community. We aim to create an atmosphere where our children are happy, enjoy their time with us and are well looked after. We encourage resilience amongst our children, and consequently they make great progress in their learning and development.
The Position
We are seeking to appoint an experienced Teaching Assistant (Level 2) to support our SEND provision across the school.
Candidates must be able to support children who have mild–severe learning difficulties, emotional and behavioural difficulties. An ideal candidate will have the following experience and areas of expertise:
- Experience in working in a Primary School environment
- A genuine interest and enthusiasm for supporting children with SEN
- Actively promote and support our inclusion ethos
- Be able to provide personal care in line with an EHCP
- Knowledge and experience of using Makaton (not essential)
- A genuine interest and enthusiasm in making a positive difference
In addition, the right candidate will have the ability and flexibility to support all pupils in the classroom environment, but also small groups or focused 1:1, for accelerated progress. We are looking for someone who is; positive, patient and kind and would like to be part of a friendly team. Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details.
Working hours are 8.45am to 3.15pm: 30 hours per week, grade F, point 7-10, 39 weeks per year. Starting salary approximately £18,331 to £19,538 per annum. This role includes supporting children at lunchtime so a lunch break will be allocated either side of the pupil lunch hour.
How to apply
Newburgh Primary 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. All completed application forms and equality details forms should be returned by email to:
Newburgh Primary School
Kipling Avenue
Warwick
CV34 6LD
Informal visits to Newburgh are strongly encouraged and welcomed. Please contact the school office on 01926 775453 or by email admin2325@welearn365.com to arrange a visit. Please also see our website www.newburghprimaryschool.co.uk or Instagram page @NewburghPrimaryWarwick for further information and an insight into our school community.
Closing date: 12 noon on Monday 3rd November 2025
Interviews: Likely to be Thursday 6th November 2025
We hope that you find this information useful and that it encourages you to apply to our school.
