Job Description

The role

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Birchwood Community High School is a thriving school at the heart of community life and continues to grow and flourish. A post has arisen to support a young person on a 1-1 basis with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The successful candidate will work in our Key Stage 3 classroom within the school's exceptional provision - a purpose designed resourced provision that caters for up to 16 students with a diagnosis of autism. This role is a fixed term contract until 31 August 2026 in the first instance, working 31.25 hours per week, term time only, plus 5 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 who have Autism Experience and understanding of how to support children who display challenging or heightened behaviour 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

How to apply

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Please visit Birchwood High School website for the application pack. If, prior to submitting an application, you would like to see for yourself why we believe this is such a fabulous school in which to work, then do not hesitate to contact us to arrange a visit. Application forms should be returned to Birchwood High School e-mail address.


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).

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Key dates

Closing date for application:

Tuesday 24 June 2025 at 9am.

Interview date:

to be confirmed.

Start date:

Monday 01 September 2025


Further details and application form are available from the school website.