Teaching Assistant Level 3 SEN

The Birches School is an outstanding school which caters for primary aged children with a range of special educational needs.  This is an opportunity to become part of a positive and innovative team, that aims to provide high quality support for our children and their families.

We are looking to appoint enthusiastic and motivated Teaching Assistants to work alongside a class teacher, as part of a class team, to support the learning of a small class group.  Knowledge and understanding of learning difficulties, ASC and learning methodologies associated with best practice would be an advantage.  We are looking for positive, flexible, team players who want to make a difference.

We are an outstanding special school committed to providing the very best for our children and their families. 

The Birches School is committed to safeguarding and promoting its pupils, therefore applicants will be subject to stringent safe recruiting procedures.  These posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and references.

Visits to the school are welcome by appointment.

How to apply – information for applicants.

Please email completed application forms to : jobs@thebirchesschool.org by Tuesday 7th May 2024. 

Interviews will be held week beginning 13th May 2024. 

Appointments will be subject to satisfactory references.

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We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation