Overview
This Vacancy is based at Castle Hill School, Newsome Road South, Huddersfield. HD4 6JL. Salary: Grade 7 (NJC Point 14-17) Actual Salary Range: £21,061 - £22,118. Hours: 30 hours 30 minutes per week across Monday to Friday, term time plus 5 days. Contract Type: Permanent. Closing Date: Friday 10 October 2025 at 9am. Interview: Monday 20 October 2025. Start Date: As soon as your notice period allows. We are looking to appoint three full time permanent Educational Teaching Assistants to join our team to commence as soon as possible.
Castle Hill School is an Academy for pupils with Severe and Profound Learning Difficulties, age 3-19. Ofsted judged the school as being "Outstanding" in its three previous inspections. We provide an energetic and forward thinking educational community with cutting-edge facilities and a nurturing environment. We are committed to learning and we offer a broad and challenging curriculum with a child centred philosophy at its core. We promote effective communication and independence in all we do.
What you'll get in return
You'll be joining a school and Trust which is all about putting staff first - with numerous wellbeing initiatives and social events to enjoy each term. We offer excellent personal development and unique opportunities of working within a totally school led system. In addition to this you will benefit from:
* Automatic enrolment to the West Yorkshire Pensions Fund
* A supportive and forward-thinking Leadership Team
* Staff development through appraisal and CPD
* Free Parking
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Eye Care
* Home & Technology Scheme
* Rewards and discounts
* GP Online and Prescription Service
* Your Care Wellbeing package
* Lifestyle benefits (discount platform)
Requirements
* A passion and commitment to education for students with complex needs
* Enthusiasm and energy
* Ability to learn
* Adaptability
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to inspire and motivate
* Ability to form positive and effective relationships
How to apply
If our school sounds like a place in which you could really make a difference, then we'd love to hear from you. A tour of the school will be available on Thursday 25 September and Thursday 2 October at 3.45pm; please contact the school office to confirm your attendance. The closing date for the application is noon on Friday 10 October 2025. The provisional interview date is Monday 20 October 2025. HOW TO APPLY: If you'd like a chat about the role or have any questions, we'd be delighted to hear from you. Please contact our School Business Manager Allanna Hoyer via recruitment@castlehill.TLT.school. If you're ready to apply, please complete our online application form.
SAFER RECRUITMENT: We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to behave in a way that supports this commitment and are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Please be aware that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. If you are shortlisted for interview, we will undertake an online public search in line with guidance from the Department for Education and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.
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