Key Role Information

Salary
£25,989.00 - 26,403.00
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Fixed Term
Closing
20/05/2026 09:00
Interview
TBC
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
NJC Grade 4
Department
SEND
Key stage
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Hours per week
31.25
Weeks per year
39.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

The school is looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic individual to undertake the role of Teaching Assistant. The role will primarily involve supporting students in the classroom, preparing additional resources and delivering personalised intervention programs for key students. 

All necessary training will be provided and you will be warmly welcomed into a team of professionals who work to support students with a variety of additional needs including those with an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP). 


As well as experienced TAs, we are interested in hearing from applicants who may be considering a change in career or would like to gain experience working in the education sector or wish to make a move from a primary to secondary setting. 


Please see the linked documents or our website for further details. If, prior to applying, you would like to see for yourself why we believe this is such a fabulous school in which to work, then do not hesitate to contact us to arrange a visit.

 

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this legal requirement.

 

The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (formally CRB).

 

For further details and an application form please visit:  www.birchwoodhigh.org

 

Closing date for application: 20th May 20226 at 9.00am. 

 

Interview Date: To be confirmed.


Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Online GP Service
Access to counselling
Free Flu vaccinations
Cycle to work scheme
Shopping discounts

Qualifications

GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9 / A-C) or equivalentdesirable
Recognised qualification relating to working and supporting children (NVQ level 2 or equivalent or higher)desirable

About Us

Birchwood Community High School is part of One Community Trust. Our school is a very special community that we are incredibly proud of: it is made up of approximately 900 unique students (11-16), supportive parents, forward-thinking governors, as well as an inspirational and talented body of staff who are fully committed to delivering a broad and balanced curriculum in an engaging and dynamic way. Our school is a safe, caring and happy place for our students and they enjoy attending all lessons; we take every opportunity to praise and celebrate their successes. As well as having every student’s full academic potential and high standards of learning at the forefront of our practice, we also recognise the importance of encouraging our students to pursue all of their interests. 

Birchwood Community High School

Tina Wiegand

twiegand@birchwoodhigh.org

Brock Road
Birchwood
Warrington
WA3 7PT

Safeguarding Information

One Community Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We operate a safer recruitment process in line with statutory guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education.


The appointment of the successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks, including:


  • An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including barred list information where the role involves regulated activity
  • Verification of identity, qualifications, and right to work in the UK
  • Satisfactory references, including from the most recent employer
  • Confirmation of health and medical fitness
  • Where applicable, checks relating to prohibition from teaching and Section 128 directions


This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and all convictions, cautions, reprimands, and warnings that are not protected must be disclosed.