Teaching Assistant - Castle Wood School

Working Hours:

33.5 hours per week. 38 weeks term time plus 5 training days (39 weeks in total)

At Castle Wood, we value professionals who are passionate about making a positive impact on children's lives. Our vision, ‘Together, children first…’, drives everything we do. We are looking for Teaching Assistants with the initiative, dedication, commitment, a sense of fun, and the ability to work as part of a team.

You are likely to be working with children who have complex autism, may be non-verbal and have challenging behaviours. You will work with children on both a 1:1 and a group basis. Experience and knowledge of Early Years practices are preferred, as they underpin all teaching and learning within the school.

• Fabulous, warm, and enthusiastic children to work with.
• A happy, welcoming school with a supportive team environment.
• Personalised continuing professional development to help you grow in your role.
• An excellent well-being package including occupational health, a counselling service, and a salary sacrifice scheme with childcare vouchers and a cycle-to-work scheme.
• Opportunities to work alongside experts from various disciplines.
• Support from governors and parents.
• Staff workwearprovided, along with free tea and coffee.
• A 30-minute unpaid lunch break each day.

We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team at Castle Wood, a vibrant and innovative special needs school for children aged 3 to 11. As a broad-spectrum special needs school, we take pride in our commitment to Early Years practices, which are integrated throughout our curriculum. Due to continuing growth and development, we are looking to increase our team of Teaching Assistants.

Hours:

33.5 hours per week. 38 weeks term time plus 5 training days (39 weeks in total)

We are looking for a candidate who has:

• GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to use relevant technology and equipment effectively.
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• A commitment to the happiness, well-being, self-esteem, and progress of all students at the school.
• Personal skills and qualities that enable the formation of positive relationships with children, parents, and carers.
• High aspirations for both their pupils and themselves.
• A strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) would be an advantage. However, a willingness to learn and embrace EYFS practices and principles is essential.
• Previous experience working in a special school is desirable but not essential.

• We encourage prospective applicants to arrange a tour of our school. To schedule a visit, please email: mailto: h
• Due to the high volume of applications expected, we are unable to respond to each one individually. Unfortunately, if you do not hear from us within one month of the Final date to receive applications, your application has not been successful on this occasion.
• Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented, we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply. This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post.
• Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS, all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

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Working Hours
33.5 hours per week. 38 weeks term time plus 5 training days (39 weeks in total)