Teaching Assistant Level 2 (1-1) - Birchwood High School

Warrington Borough Council; Warrington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Birchwood Community High School seeks a Teaching Assistant Level 2 to support a student with autism on a 1-1 basis. Joining a vibrant community, you'll be part of a dedicated team focused on enriching children's educational experiences within a nurturing environment. The role offers significant career development and is integral to the school's success.

Benefits

Supportive community

Commitment to professional development

Beautiful working environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in education, especially those with Autism desirable.
• Willing to undertake first aid training and Team Teach training.

Responsibilities

• Support a young person with Autism Spectrum Disorder on a 1-1 basis.
• Implement strategies to overcome learning barriers.
• Assist in managing challenging behavior.

Skills

Experience in educational setting

Understanding of autism

Ability to support challenging behavior

Team player

Sensitive approach

Job description

Teaching Assistant Level 2 (1-1) - Birchwood High School

The role

Birchwood Community High School is a thriving school at the heart of community life and continues to grow and flourish. A post has arisen to support a young person on a 1-1 basis with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The successful candidate will work in our Key Stage 3 classroom within the school's exceptional provision - a purpose designed resourced provision that caters for up to 16 students with a diagnosis of autism. This role is a fixed term contract until 31 August 2026 in the first instance, working 31.25 hours per week, term time only, plus 5 Inset days.

The person appointed will:-

• Ideally have experience of working with children in an educational setting and it would be desirable to have some experience of working with children who have Autism
• Experience and understanding of how to support children who display challenging or heightened behaviour
• Have experience of or be willing to implement interventions and strategies to overcome barriers to learning in order to speed up academic progress
• Support children who can display challenging behaviour
• Be a team player with a good sense of humour
• Have a sensitive but enthusiastic approach
• Be willing to undertake first aid training and Team Teach training

In return, we will offer you:-

• exceptionally supportive parents and governors
• a commitment to your professional development
• an opportunity to be part of a thriving school community
• a beautiful working environment, both inside and out
• to be part of a hardworking, dedicated team

How to apply

Please visitBirchwood High School website for the application pack. If, prior to submitting an application, 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. Application forms should be returned toBirchwood High School e-mail address.

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).

Key dates

Closing date for application:Tuesday 24 June 2025 at 9am.

Job documents

Location

Birchwood Community High School, Brock Road, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 7PT