Teaching Assistant Level 3 (SEMH) - Birchwood Community High School

Warrington Borough Council; Warrington; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 3 for Birchwood Community High School to support children with SEMH needs. The role requires a compassionate team player willing to implement educational interventions and strategies. The position offers professional development opportunities and a supportive working environment. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team committed to safeguarding students. Starting salary ranges from £19,488 to £21,461. Applications close on January 21, 2026.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive school community

Beautiful working environment

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children in an educational setting preferred.
• Experience with children with special educational needs/ASD is desirable.
• Willingness to undertake training for interventions and strategies.

Responsibilities

• Implement interventions to overcome barriers to learning.
• Support children who display challenging behaviour.
• Be part of a dedicated team in a school setting.

Skills

Working with children

Implementing interventions

Team player attitude

Sensitive and enthusiastic approach

Willingness to undertake first aid training

Job description

Teaching Assistant Level 3 (SEMH) - Birchwood Community High School

The role

Birchwood Community High School is a thriving school at the heart of community life and continues to grow and flourish. We have a vacancy to join our Designated Provision for children with ASD. This is a fixed term contract until 31 August 2026 in the first instance, working 31.25 hours per week, term time only plus Inset days.

The person appointed will:

Ideally have experience of working with children in an educational setting and it would be desirable to have some experience of working with children with special educational needs/ASD. However, for the right candidate we would be prepared to appoint someone who has not worked in an educational setting.

• Have experience of or be willing to implement interventions and strategies to overcome barriers to learning in order to speed up academic progress
• Support children who can display challenging behaviour
• Be a team player with a good sense of humour
• Have a sensitive but enthusiastic approach
• Be willing to undertake first aid training and Team Teach training

In return, we will offer you:

• exceptionally supportive parents and governors
• a commitment to your professional development
• an opportunity to be part of a thriving school community
• a beautiful working environment, both inside and out
• to be part of a hardworking, dedicated team

This 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: Wednesday 21 January 2026 at 9am.

Grade 5, SCP 8 - 14 - Actual pay is £19,488-£21,461

Birchwood Community High School, Brock Road, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 7PT