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Teaching Assistants - Castle Wood School

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

What is the job role?

Come and join our dedicated team at Castle Wood, a vibrant, innovative broad spectrum special needs school for children aged 3 to 11.  We have received two successive outstanding Ofsted judgements and have been praised for our use of Early Years practice and principles throughout our school.  We are looking for Teaching Assistants who are dynamic and enthusiastic to work in our inspirational special needs school.  Our vision is ‘Together children first…’ and we need experienced Teaching Assistants with the professional behaviours of initiative, commitment, dedication, a sense of fun and the ability to work as part of a team.  You are likely to be working with children who have complex autism, may be non-verbal and have challenging behaviours.  You maybe working with children on a 1;1 or group basis.  Knowledge and experience of Early Years practice and principles would be preferred as this underpins all teaching and learning in our school.

We are looking for a person with:

•           An excellent general education

•           GCSE Maths and English A-C or equivalent

•           Strong communication skills

•           The ability to use relevant technology/equipment

•           The ability to work as part of a team

•           A commitment to the happiness, well-being, self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school

•           Personal skills and qualities required to form positive relationships with children, parents and carers

•           High aspirations for their pupils and themselves

•           A good knowledge of the EYFS would be an advantage but a willingness to learn and embrace its practice and principles is essential

•           Previous experience of working in a special school would be advantageous but not essential

We will offer:

•           Fabulous, warm and enthusiastic children

•           A happy school with a welcoming and supportive team

•           Personalised continuing professional learning

•           Opportunities to work with experts from a range of disciplines

•           Supportive governors and parents

For 35 hours a week contract, the hours of work are Monday - Wednesday 8.30am – 4.00pm, Thursday 8.30am – 4.30pm, Friday 8.30am – 3.30pm. 

For 33.5 hours a week contract, the hours of work are Monday – Wednesday 8.30am – 3.30pm, Thursday 8.30am – 4.30pm, Friday 8.30am – 3.30pm.

Term Time Only - 39 weeks (includes 5 Teacher Training Days)

Permanent – Starting as soon as possible

Application packs are available to download below and are returnable direct to the school – dochertys@castlewood.coventry.sch.uk

Relevant Dates

Closing date:  Sunday 23rd January 2022

Interview date:  week commencing 24th January 2022

Key Requirements:

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

In your application form please detail the skills, knowledge and expertise which are required to become a successful Teaching Assistant and why you wish to work in a Special school in particular.

Unfortunately, due to the extremely high number of applications expected, we are unable to respond to each individual.  If you have not heard by the end of January 2022 then your application has been unsuccessful at this time.  Previous applicants need not reapply. 

Coventry City Council

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