About this role
Teaching Assistant required to work with pupils with SEND, including Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Medical
and Physical Impairments, learning difficulties and health care needs.
The successful candidate will be skilful in working with young people. They will have an understanding of
the impact of additional needs on pupils learning. They will also have experience of working with pupils
with social, emotional and mental health issues. Patience, creativity, initiative and desire to learn are
essential qualities for this post. The diverse role of the TA requires enthusiasm, commitment, flexibility and
ambition for young people.
This fixed term contract will run until 31st August 2027 due to organisational considerations. A permanent
contract will be considered for candidates with the right level of experience.
Woodchurch High School is an exciting place to work. It is a successful and oversubscribed 11 - 16 coeducational
comprehensive. We enjoy state of the art facilities, designed to engage and motivate learners.
We do not accept CVs and approaches from recruitment agencies. If you do not hear by 19th October, you
may assume you have not been successful on this occasion.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and
expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is in regulated activity and is subject to
an Enhanced DBS check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education general online searches will be
undertaken for all shortlisted candidates. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act
1974. All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of race, sex, age or
disability.
Under data protection law, individuals have a right to be informed about how the school uses any personal
data we hold about them. We comply with this right by providing access to ‘privacy notices’ to individuals
where we are processing their personal data. This privacy notice explains how we collect, store and use
personal data about individuals applying for jobs at our school. Please access this notice via the following
link: https://woodchurchhigh.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Vacancies-PrivacyNoticeJobApplicants.pdf
Closing Date: Monday 11 October 2026 - 9.00am