The role
Birchwood Community High 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.
How to apply
Please visit Birchwood Community 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. Please return application forms to Birchwood Community High School e-mail address.
Birchwood Community High 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: Thursday 16 October at 9.00am.
Interview date: To be confirmed.
Start date: Monday 03 November 2025
Key Information
Contract Term: Fixed Term – until 31st August 2026 in the first instance
Contract Type: 25 hours per week over 4 days Term Time Only plus 5 inset days
Further details and application form are available from the school website.