Classroom Support: Scale 7 Teaching Assistants

Classroom Support Assistants

Scale 7 Teaching Assistants

32.5 hours per week, term-time, plus training days

Salary £30,697 to £31,514 per annum

Castlebar School is an outstanding special school for primary aged children with severe and complex learning difficulties. We are looking for enthusiastic, suitably qualified and experienced classroom support staff to join our school, who have a passion for education and commitment to working alongside the teachers to provide a high quality learning environment. We offer a warm and welcoming environment with a fantastic and supportive team and excellent opportunities for professional development.

Essential requirements:

·     Have at least 3 years’ experience of working with children who have special needs

·     Be able to lead a class and a very good knowledge of the SEN curriculum

·     Have good written and verbal communications skills and be numerate

·     Have achieved NVQ qualification (level 3 minimum) or its equivalent level

·     Be able to work as a team, yet use your own initiative

·     Be prepared to work with children who may have challenging behaviours

Ideally, candidates will also have:

·     Developed skills and/or have training in structured teaching approaches 

·     Developed skills and/or have training in motivational behaviour approaches

In return, we can offer you:

·     A stable and committed staff team determined to give our students the best possible opportunities

·     Appropriate training and continuing professional development

·     A supportive SLT and positive professional relationships

The deadline for applications is mid-night on Tuesday 7 January 2025

Interviews will be held on Thursday 16 January 2025

Please ensure that you read the Job Description and Person Specification so that you can establish that you meet the requirements for these posts.

All applicants will be required to complete an application form (CVs will not be accepted). You should use the personal statement section of the application to show clear evidence of how you meet the essential requirements stated in the person specification. You should also use the personal statement to show your suitability for the post and what you will bring to the role.  

Castlebar is committed to Safeguarding Children - all candidates will require an Enhanced DBS Clearance. Candidates who have lived or worked abroad may require an overseas police check and will be asked to provide a good conduct certificate.