SEND Teaching Assistant - Birches First School

Stoke-on-Trent; Codsall; Remoto; GBP 23.000 - 29.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Term-time contract

Pension scheme

Descrizione del lavoro

Birches First School in Codsall is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to provide targeted support for children with special educational needs. This 25.5-hour per week role runs Monday to Friday during term time, with a fixed end date in 2027, and offers a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference.

You will work 1-to-1 and in small groups, assist planning and assessment, follow guidance from specialists, maintain records, and liaise with teachers, SENDCo, therapists and parents to

Competenze

• L2 TA standards or equivalent qualification or experience.
• Ability to adapt learning and planning to meet a child’s specific needs.
• Skills in assessment and recording progress.
• Willingness to undertake personal care needs if required.
• Excellent communication skills with children, parents, colleagues and external agencies.

Mansioni

• Support children's learning and development through engaging activities that inspire curiosity and creativity.
• Work collaboratively with the team to create a stimulating and inclusive learning environment.
• Help children develop social, emotional, and academic skills.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues to help pupils thrive.
• Contribute to planning and assessment to meet individual needs.
• Follow recommendations from educational psychologists and therapists.
• Provide feedback to teachers, SENDCo and parents as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate records of interventions and support provided.
• Liaise effectively with class teachers, SENDCo, therapists and parents.

Conoscenze

L2 TA standards

Adapt learning

Assessment recording

Communication skills

Formazione

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

SEND Teaching Assistant - Birches First School

Job Type:

Job Type: Part Time, Fixed Term

Category:

Category: Schools and Academies

Closing Date:

Closing Date: 11/02/2026

Reference:

Reference: 0000027394

Description

SEND Teaching Assistant.

Birches First School, Codsall.

Birches First School are looking for a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant. We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to provide SEND support for children with special educational needs at our welcoming First school. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to childrens learning and development within our supportive school community, part of Codsall Multi Academy Trust.

The Role at a Glance

Position SEND Teaching Assistant

Location Birches First School

Salary Grade 4, Point 5 25,989 FTE

Hourly rate: 13.92 Per Hour

Hours Monday to Friday 8.30am 12.00pm 17.5 hours per week

Contract End Date 31.08.2027

Start Date ASAP

About the Role

As a 1 to 1 Small group Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support children's learning and developmentthrough engaging, activities that inspire curiosity and creativity
• Work collaborativelywith our experienced team to create a stimulating and inclusive learning environment
• Help children developtheir social, emotional, and academic skills
• Build positive relationshipswith children, parents, and colleagues to ensure the pupil thrives
• Contribute to planning and assessmentto meet individual childrens needs
• Follow recommendations from educational psychologists, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, or other professionals.
• Provide feedback to teachers, SENDCo, and parents where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate records of interventions and support provided.
• Liaise effectively with class teachers, SENDCo, therapists, and parents.

This role offers the perfect opportunity to be part of a team continuing to deliver their educational journey, making a lasting impact on their future success.

Why Work at Birches First School?

• Supportive team environment Join a dedicated team committed to excellence
• Professional development Access to training and career progression opportunities within Codsall Multi Academy Trust
• Term-time only contract Excellent work-life balance with school holidays
• Pension scheme Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Making a difference Be part of a school communitythat values every child and staff member

What We're Looking For

• L2 TA standards or equivalent qualification or experience.
• Ability to adapt learning and planning to meet a childs specific needs
• Skills in assessment and recording progress
• Willingness to undertake personal care needs if required
• Excellent communication skills with children, parents, colleagues and external agencies
• Ability to establish strong working relationships with teachers, SENCo and outside agencies
• Experience of managing SEND related behaviours
• Understanding of ASD and its effects on behaviour and communication
• Commitment to supporting families and building strong home school partnerships
• Dedication to continuous professional development
• NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

Birches First School and Codsall Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.

This post is subject to:

• Enhanced DBS disclosure
• Satisfactory references
• Other pre-employment safeguarding checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Contact Us

Birches First School Part of Codsall Multi Academy Trust

Unfortunately, if you have not been contacted by 5pm 4 th November 2026 please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 2013 & 2020 provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are protected These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.

Codsall Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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