SEN Teaching Assistant Classroom

Castle Hill High School
The Fairway
Offerton
Stockport
SK2 5DS

Telephone:

Email: applications

Salary: TA Scale 4 points 7 to 11 (actually salary £17,853.00 to £19028.82)

Hours of Post: 29.25 hours per week, Mon to Fri, Term Time Only

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 22nd February 2026

Interview Date: TBC

Start Date of Post: ASAP

We are seeking to appoint a compassionate and patient Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team, to support pupils with a range of SEN needs. You should be child‑centred in your approach and be able to demonstrate initiative, a willingness to be flexible and the ability to adapt calmly to ever changing situations.

This position is primarily to be a 1:1 support for a pupil in year 7 and applicants with knowledge or experience in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy, or a desire to learn these skills are particularly welcome.

Castle Hill High School is a special school for students, aged 11‑18, with significant and complex needs. We currently have 340 students on roll. Our most recent Ofsted inspection judged the school to be Outstanding. All students enjoy equality of opportunity, regardless of gender, race, ability, social background etc. Our aim is to provide an education which is relevant and worthwhile, preparing our students for the world of work and ensuring that they leave us as caring young adults who have developed positive attitudes and values and are respectful of others.

All students at Castle Hill have Education Health and Care Plans. Students’ specific needs include: communication and social interaction difficulties, cognition and learning difficulties and autistic spectrum disorder.

Further information about the school can be found at our website:

Castle Hill High 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 applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre‑employment clearances, including references, online checks and a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

The application forms and an information pack are available to download from here. Completed forms should be returned to the school via the above email address or posted to the school address above.

↗ Job Description

↗ Person Specification

↗ Application Form