Birchwood is a well-established, all round inclusive, co-educational secondary school and sixth form. We are seeking to appoint a calm, engaging and resilient Learning Support Assistant 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 (38 working weeks per year), Monday to Friday, 30hrs per week 8.30am - 3.30pm with a 1hr unpaid break each day. The FTE salary is from £24,790 plus £706 outer fringe allowance - pro rata actual from £17,167 per annum. 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 17th March 2025. Interviews will be held soon 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 the HR Manager directly at swilkinsonbirchwoodhigh.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.