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SEND Teaching Assistant
Birches First School, Codsall.
Birches First School are looking for a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant. We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to provide SEND support for children with special educational needs at our welcoming First school. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to children’s learning and development within our supportive school community, part of Codsall Multi Academy Trust.
The Role at a Glance
- Position: SEND Teaching Assistant
- Location: Birches First School
- Salary Grade: 4, Point 5: £25,989 (FTE)
- Hourly rate: £13.92 Per Hour
- Hours: Monday – Friday 8.30am – 12.00pm, 17.5 hours per week
- Contract End Date: 31/08/2027
- Start Date: ASAP
About The Role
As a 1-2-1 / Small group Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Support children's learning and development through engaging activities that inspire curiosity and creativity
- Work collaboratively with our experienced team to create a stimulating and inclusive learning environment
- Help children develop their social, emotional, and academic skills
- Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues to ensure the pupil thrives
- Contribute to planning and assessment to meet individual children's needs
- Follow recommendations from educational psychologists, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, or other professionals
- Provide feedback to teachers, SENDCo, and parents where appropriate
- Maintain accurate records of interventions and support provided
- Liaise effectively with class teachers, SENDCo, therapists, and parents
This role offers the perfect opportunity to be part of a team continuing to deliver their educational journey, making a lasting impact on their future success.
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- Supportive team environment – Join a dedicated team committed to excellence
- Professional development – Access to training and career progression opportunities within Codsall Multi Academy Trust
- Term-time only contract – Excellent work-life balance with school holidays
- Pension scheme – Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Making a difference – Be part of a school community that values every child and staff member
Essential
What We're Looking For
- L2 TA standards or equivalent qualification or experience
- Ability to adapt learning and planning to meet a child's specific needs
- Skills in assessment and recording progress
- Willingness to undertake personal care needs if required
- Excellent communication skills with children, parents, colleagues, and external agencies
- Ability to establish strong working relationships with teachers, SENCo, and outside agencies
- Experience of managing SEND-related behaviours
- Understanding of ASD and its effects on behaviour and communication
- Commitment to supporting families and building strong home-school partnerships
- Dedication to continuous professional development
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent
How To Apply
We'd love to hear from you if you're enthusiastic about Special Education needs and want to join our team.
Application Process:
- Complete our application form and recruitment monitoring form
- Email your completed forms to: hr@cmat.academy
- For informal discussions or to arrange a school visit, please call: 01902 297910
Visit the school website https://www.birches.staffs.sch.uk/
We strongly encourage school visits – come and see our School in action and meet the team!
Key Dates:
- Closing date: Monday 2nd November 2026 at 9:00am
- Interviews: 9th November 2026
- Start date: ASAP
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Our Commitment to Safeguarding
Birches First School and Codsall Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.
This post is subject to:
- Enhanced DBS disclosure
- Satisfactory references
- Online social media checks
- Other pre-employment safeguarding checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Contact Us:
Birches First School
Part of Codsall Multi Academy Trust
Email: hr@cmat.academy
Phone: 01902 297910
Unfortunately, if you have not been contacted by 5pm 4th November 2026 please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.
Codsall Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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