Teaching Assistant

TEACHING ASSISTANT

September 2026 start

Permanent, 35 hours per week, Term Time Only Plus Inset Days

Grade 4 (SCP 4 - SCP7); equating to £20,673 - £21,673 per annum)

Birches Head Academy are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, pupil-centred Teaching Assistant, to work supporting students with special educational needs.

Previous experience is desirable but not essential: we are looking for candidates who wish to work with young people and make a difference. This would also be an excellent opportunity for a graduate thinking of entering the teaching profession.

The successful candidate should hold Level 2 Literacy / Numeracy / ICT or equivalent.

Our SEND Department at Birches Head Academy is going from strength to strength, working within a person centred and solution-focused framework. We are excited as we move forward to support our young people in removing barriers to learning and celebrating all success as children in our community "Aspire to Be More" and fulfil their true potential.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual to champion our Academy's development, by joining us on our journey and helping to ensure our students receive a world- class education.

We are a part of the Frank Field Education Trust and work collaboratively with others in our FFET family, allowing our students and staff many opportunities to develop themselves. This is embodied in the FFET vision: 'Social Justice through Excellence in Education' and in the Academy's vision to provide world class education to all our students.

We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to have a staff body that matches the social and cultural diversity of our student intake.

For further information, including a job description, person specification and application form, please visit: https://www.ffet.co.uk/join-our-team

Completed application forms should be emailed to jbracegirdle@bircheshead.org.uk

Birches Head Academy requires an application form to be completed in order to be considered for this role. Please note that CVs alone will not be accepted.

Birches Head Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants will, therefore, be subject to stringent vetting and induction processes, including an enhanced DBS disclosure. References will be requested prior to interview.

All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of age, sex, race or disability.

Birches Head Academy are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, pupil-centred Teaching Assistant, to work supporting students with special educational needs.

Previous experience is desirable but not essential: we are looking for candidates who wish to work with young people and make a difference. This would also be an excellent opportunity for a graduate thinking of entering the teaching profession.

The successful candidate should hold Level 2 Literacy / Numeracy / ICT or equivalent.

Our SEND Department at Birches Head Academy is going from strength to strength, working within a person centred and solution-focused framework. We are excited as we move forward to support our young people in removing barriers to learning and celebrating all success as children in our community "Aspire to Be More" and fulfil their true potential.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual to champion our Academy's development, by joining us on our journey and helping to ensure our students receive a world- class education.

We are a part of the Frank Field Education Trust and work collaboratively with others in our FFET family, allowing our students and staff many opportunities to develop themselves. This is embodied in the FFET vision: 'Social Justice through Excellence in Education' and in the Academy's vision to provide world class education to all our students.

Permanent, 35 hours per week, Term Time Only Plus Inset Days

Grade 4 (SCP 4 - SCP7); equating to £20,673 - £21,673 per annum)