Teaching Assistant Level 3 (ASD and SEMH) - Birchwood High School

Warrington Borough Council; Warrington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Birchwood Community High School is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 3 to support children with ASD and SEMH in a fixed-term role. This position offers professional development, a supportive school community, and a commitment to a positive working environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive parents and governors

Beautiful working environment

Opportunity to be part of a dedicated team

Qualifications

• Experience in an educational setting preferred, especially with ASD/SEMH.
• Willingness to learn and implement strategies for academic progress.
• Support for children showing challenging behavior.

Responsibilities

• Support children with ASD and SEMH needs.
• Implement interventions to help with educational barriers.
• Work collaboratively within a dedicated team.

Skills

Experience working with children

Implementation of interventions

Team player

Approachability

First aid training willingness

Team Teach training willingness

Job description

Teaching Assistant Level 3 (ASD and SEMH) - 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. We have a vacancy to join our Designated Provision for children with ASD and SEMH which is opened in September 2024. 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 with special educational needs/ASD/SEMH. However, for the right candidate we would be prepared to appoint someone who has not worked in an educational setting.
• 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 visit Birchwood 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 to Birchwood 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