Higher Level Teaching Assistant

The Castle @ Theale is a brand new provision for students aged 11-19 with SEMH and ASD run by The Castle School. As we develop our exceptional curriculum pathways, our team is growing. Do you want to be part of shaping its future?

You will work closely with class teachers to create exceptional learning environments and support the delivery of an exciting curriculum in a truly therapeutic setting. You will have experience of working with SEMH/ASD children and a passion for person centred learning and therapeutic approaches.

You will support the needs of pupils as individuals or in small groups throughout the day. You will be required to help implement educational plans and provide assistance with programmes devised by other professionals and therapists.

You will need to have excellent people skills and a warm and caring personality. The ability to communicate effectively with pupils, parents and other staff is essential. A wide range of training and development opportunities are available and all staff are encouraged and supported to take up these opportunities.

This role is based in our Theale site.

For the successful candidate, we can offer:

• The opportunity to work with highly experienced, devoted colleagues and students who value the experiences we provide, within a dynamic, creative, therapeutic environment

• A bespoke package of support and CPD to enable you to grow and develop into who you are aspiring to be

• A caring, positive and inclusive environment

• Well trained, professional and supportive governors

• Freedom to innovate and an active role in contributing to the shared vision of the school

This position will be based at our Theale site RG7 5BZ.

Closing Date: 6 June Interviews: 9 June 2023

The Castle School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment and is in line with guidance in KCSIE. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form. Successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Baring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant checks including online searches to help to identify any incidents and/or issues which may be relevant to your suitability for the role, which the school may want to explore further with you.