Supply Support Assistant

Have you got the energy, vision and passion for SEN and a good sense of fun to join our team?

The Castle School meets the individual needs of 175 pupils between 4 and 19 years, all of whom have learning difficulties.

"Teamwork is embedded in the culture of the school and working together successfully further enhances the high-quality teaching and learning." - OFSTED January 2019

"Pupils’ safety and well-being have the highest priority for all staff."

"Staff are highly motivated and enjoy working at the school." - OFSTED January 2019

As part of our Castle School supply staff you will be working flexibly across the school with hours and days to suit you. This support provided is vital to the smooth running of the school to cover absences in class, sometimes at short notice.

You will be working with pupils across the school who have learning difficulties, experience of Autism in an educational setting will be an advantage.

Working closely with the class teacher, you will support the needs of pupils as individuals and small groups throughout the day. You will be required to implement education plans and provide assistance with programmes devised by other therapists.

In this role you will be required to help with pupils personal care needs. You will work across both school sites and in a variety of classrooms, so will need to be flexible and adaptable. 

Applicants 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 important. Opportunities for training are available and staff are encouraged to take these up.

Hours - 8:45-3:15pm

Closing date - 29 January 2023

Interviews - w/c 6th February 2023

For more information then please contact Cassy Clark on hr@castle.w-berks.sch.uk

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.