Learning Support Assistant

About the role

About this Role

Birchwood is a well-established, attractive, all round inclusive, co-educational secondary school and sixth form.
We are seeking to appoint calm, engaging and resilient individuals to work as part of our PLC team to support teachers in helping students in reaching their potential. This is a great opportunity for an individual who is looking to start or continue their career in Education and is passionate about providing a positive learning environment for young people.

This vacancy is a Term Time only position, 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday with a salary from £24,790 full time equivalent (pro-actual approx. £17,167) per annum inclusive of outer fringe allowance.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a good level of education, proficient IT skills and an understanding of engaging your people in order for them to achieve their full potential. Common sense and a sense of humour are also very important for this role.

About Birchwood High School

Birchwood has a PAN of 240, and a current sixth form of 227, making us one of the biggest schools in the local area. Most students enter our school at Year 7 from primary schools within the town and surrounding area. We work hard to foster good relationships with our local primary schools and a particular emphasis is put on transition to Year 7.

We have great pride in being an inclusive school with an all-ability ethos that respects and responds to the different backgrounds and situations of all our students. We offer a broad curriculum choice and an extra- curricular programme that encompasses the National Curriculum and beyond. It is central to our ethos that the curriculum is accessible to all students and Birchwood has a strong local reputation for SEND provision.

Applications

To apply, please ensure that when completing the online application form you include in your statement the reason for your interest in the role, what relevant skills and experience you have that will assist you in fulfilling the expectations of the role, your values and why you want to be part of the Birchwood Community.

Applications should be submitted using the mynewterm platform no later than 9am on Monday 27th January 2025.
Interviews will be held shortly after the closing date.

If you would like to find out more about the role and/or arrange an informal visit to the school, please contact Sarah Wilkinson directly on swilkinson@birchwoodhigh.org.uk.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) will be carried out for all successful candidates.