Overview
We are a growing SEN school seeking Teaching Assistants to start with us to help create exceptional learning environments. You will help to support the delivery of an exciting curriculum in a truly therapeutic setting. This is a pivotal moment of expansion with two new classes in September and you will help shape the futures of our students. This is a fantastic and unique opportunity for someone with SEMH/ASD experience, a passion for person centred learning and therapeutic approaches, to be involved in our successful school. You will work closely with the class teacher and HLTA to support the needs of pupils as individuals or in small groups throughout the day. You will have excellent people skills and a warm and caring personality. The ability to communicate effectively with pupils, parents and other staff is important. Opportunities for training are available and all staff are encouraged to take up these opportunities. This role is 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only and based in our Theale site.
Responsibilities
* Support the delivery of an exciting curriculum in a therapeutic setting.
* Collaborate with the class teacher and HLTA to support pupils as individuals or in small groups.
* Communicate effectively with pupils, parents and other staff.
* Engage in training opportunities and professional development.
Requirements/Qualifications
* Experience of SEMH/ASD is required or strongly preferred.
* A passion for person-centred learning and therapeutic approaches.
* Excellent people skills with a warm and caring personality.
* Ability to communicate effectively with pupils, parents and colleagues.
Benefits and What We Offer
* The opportunity to work with highly experienced, devoted colleagues and students within a dynamic, creative, therapeutic environment.
* A bespoke package of support and CPD to enable you to grow and develop.
* A caring, positive and inclusive environment.
* Well trained, professional and supportive governors.
* Freedom to innovate and an active role in contributing to the school’s shared vision.
Recruitment and Safeguarding
The Castle School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment and are in line with guidance in KCSIE. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form. Successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant checks including online searches to help identify any incidents or issues which may be relevant to your suitability for the role, which the school may want to explore further with you.
We reserve the right to hold interviews before the closing date if we receive applications from people who match the person specification criteria, so we encourage you to apply early. Closing Date: 1st June 2025 | Interviews: 26 September 2025
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