Teaching Assistant

We have vacancies across both our  primary and secondary sites so please specify where you would like to be placed or if you would like to be considered for both. 

Capella House is a forward-thinking, unique and innovative special school with a very exciting future ahead.  The school provides for pupils aged 4 to 16 with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) as their primary need. Other additional needs which may include ASD, ADHD, Sensory issues or Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. Classes have up to 7 pupils and will are supported by HLTAs, TAs and Therapists.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop strong and positive relationships with staff and pupils. They will support pupils to enhance learning and encourage them to become independent learners as well as providing educational, welfare and therapeutic support for pupils with a range of learning needs. We are looking for Teaching Assistants with good communication skills, ability to work on their own initiative and previous experience of working with pupils with learning needs.

To apply for this post, please complete our application form. In your letter of application in Section 9 you will need to explain how your skills, ability, knowledge and experience match the individual requirements in the person specification. Give evidence/examples wherever you can in support of your application. Relevant experience may include paid work or other activities such as college, leisure, family or domestic, community and voluntary work.

Closing date for applications: 09:00am on 30th September 2022

Interviews: They will be held during the w/c 3rd and 10th September to suit the candidates availability.