Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

NJC Scale – Scale G 5 (Scale point 6 to 9 Term Time Only)

Actual Salary £16,934 to £18,021 (Actual pro-rata salary)

Permanent Position

Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: Monday 13th February 2023 at 12:00 noon 

Interviews: Wednesday 15th February 2023

Are you a caring, compassionate and resilient person with a great sense of humour? If so our young vulnerable pupils would really love to meet you.

This is a fabulous opportunity for a Teaching Assistant who wishes to make a real and sustained difference to the lives of vulnerable young people.

We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant for our special school of SEMH and other SEN children. The successful candidate will be an inspirational, dynamic and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant and will join our dedicated staff team within the Upper School Yrs. 8-11. There may also be the opportunity to work alongside our Lower School staff supporting Yrs. 1-8.

Our school works with some of the ‘most difficult’ pupils to engage in learning, so if you relish a challenge then we are the place for you. You will be supporting classes of 8 pupils alongside the Teacher. The school is actively moving forward and improving in all ways, making it a dynamic environment to be in. We can guarantee that every day will be different to the last and there is rarely a dull moment.

Are you:

·        A qualified and effective practitioner?

. Able to meet all the requirements for safeguarding children?

. Organised and a good communicator?

·        Creative and inspirational?

·        Committed to developing self and others?

·        Friendly, hardworking, motivated?

·        Willing to learn and progress your own professional development?

·        Looking for a challenging but rewarding role?

 Can you:

·        Sustain the highest levels of quality teaching?

·        Demonstrate high levels of passion and energy?

·        Share ideas and expertise?

·        Work in a supportive team?

 If yes to the above, then we want you to apply

To Apply

Please download the application form, along with the job pack and advert information

 Application form can also be downloaded from the school website:

https://castlewoodschool.co.uk/vacancies/

When you complete the information in support of your application, please tell us what you can bring to the role and why you feel Castlewood School is a good match for you.

 Once you have completed your application please email it to hr@castlewoodschool.co.uk stating the role in the subject line.

 Further information

For a further discussion about the position or to have a tour of the school please contact Mr Chris White (Deputy Head Teacher) 0121 748 9760.

Castlewood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a rigorous, Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and all references obtained will be checked upon for authenticity and accuracy.

By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance 2022.

 We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from all members of the community