1:1 Teaching Assistant (TA1) Grade/salary: TA Scale 1 Point 2, £16,848.19 per annum Hours: 30 hours per week, term time only 5 TED days Monday - Friday 8:45am - 3:15pm (30-minute unpaid break) Contract: Temporary (due to being assigned to a child) Birchensale Middle School is a popular 5-form entry middle school with over 500 pupils on roll, aged 9-13 years. We are a happy, vibrant learning community, with high aspirations for the children in our care and the staff team that supports them. We are looking for a passionate practitioner to work within the SEND Team with a specific role to work with and support a student who has an EHCP. You will be required to support the pupil in mainstream lessons, in individual sessions when required and in other school activities such as trips and events, as appropriate. Essential attributes are as follows: GCSE in English and Maths (Grade C or equivalent) Experience working with children Excellent communication skills An understanding of how children learn Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours Responsibilities include: To provide tailored support to a pupil, ensuring they can access the curriculum effectively Facilitate communication between the pupil, teachers and peers. To work closely with teachers, SENCO, and other professionals to implement effective support strategies To ensure the pupil's safety and well-being, adhering to the safeguarding policies and procedures. In return, we can offer: A motivated, hard-working and supportive team of professionals to learn alongside and from Friendly pupils with a passion for learning A strong commitment to your ongoing professional development A staff healthcare and incentive package Please use TES instructions below to complete your application. Closing Date: 12 noon on Monday 19th May 2025 Should you wish to visit the school prior to application we will be happy to arrange this, please contact Usha Murdanaigum on MurdanaigumU@birchensale.bmat.co.uk or 01527 68430.