Job Ref No. ECC7045-273
Position Type: Teaching/Child Support
Pay Range: Scale 4 Points 7-8
Position Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Part-time
Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 23/03/2025 Midnight
Date of Interviews: 1st April 2025
Castledon Special School is seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant.
Part-time hours of 32.50 per week, 38 weeks per year (term time)
8.30am - 3.30pm Monday to Friday
We are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to join our hardworking and friendly team, working to support special needs children aged 5-19 years covering a whole range of needs including ASD.
We are looking for someone who is:
1. resilient, confident and patient
2. comfortable & flexible to work across all key stages and a variety of classes
3. able to remain positive and work as part of a team
4. able to work with pupils who at times display challenging behaviours
5. has a good understanding of pupils with complex needs
6. has a valid driving licence and is willing to take a minibus test
7. willing to undertake training to assist with personal care and medical needs
Diversity and Inclusion are important to us at Castledon. We believe we are a welcoming and inclusive workplace. We welcome candidates to look at our job description, come and view us (by appointment) and ask any questions prior to interview.
Closing date: 23rd March 2025 @ midnight; however, as applicants apply they will be vetted early.
Interview date: 1st April 2025
APPLY VIA THE ATTACHED APPLICATION FORM - AND SEND TO: recruitment@zmat.co.uk
Castledon School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children in our care and expects our staff to follow this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory references, medical checks and an enhanced DBS check.
We can offer you:
* A dedicated, enthusiastic, friendly and experienced hardworking team of staff
* The opportunity to develop within a highly effective multi-academy trust
* Free Benenden Medical Healthcare cover
* VIVUP Employee Assistance Programme and Lifestyle savings membership
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* A school that is committed to continued professional development
Information about the School
Castledon School is a Special School for pupils with Moderate Learning Difficulties and additional complex needs from Year 1 - Year 14.
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.
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