Teaching Assistant (x2) - Castlewood School

Castlewood School
Teaching Assistant (x2)
1 x TA 1:1 support Year 5 pupil – 1 year contract
1 x TA Maternity Cover – open ended contract to Autumn 2021
NJC Scale – Scale G 5 (Scale point 7 to 14 Term Time Only)
Start Date: November 2020, or sooner
Closing Date: Wednesday 21st October 2020 at 12:00 noon
Actual Salary £15,442 to £17,739

An excellent opportunity has come up within our school, in Solihull, that caters for, educates and nurtures children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties.

These are exciting positions that will suit a relevantly experienced and qualified practitioner that has a passion for supporting pupils with additional needs.
2 x TA’s for our Lower School that includes pupils from Year 3 through to Year 8

Prior to applying, please consider the following.
Are you:
• A qualified and effective practitioner?
• Committed to meeting all the requirements for safeguarding children?
• Organised and a good communicator?
• Committed to inclusion?
• Creative and Inspirational?
• Committed to developing self and others?
• Friendly, hardworking, motivated?
• Willing to learn and progress your own professional development?

Can you:
• Sustain the highest levels of quality?
• Demonstrate high levels of passion and energy?
• Share ideas and expertise?
• Work in a supportive team?
If yes to the above, then we want you to apply
The successful candidate will:
• Improve as a practitioner
• Have the opportunity to develop once settled in post
• Be supported by a performance management system
• Receive additional benefits that include:
o Free day time refreshments
o Access to sports equipment
o Pension scheme

To Apply
Please request an application form from D. Williscroft in the main office:
When you complete the information in support of your application, please tell us what you can
bring to the role and why you feel Castlewood School is a good match for you.

Once you have completed your application please email it to hr@castlewoodschool.co.uk
Interviews date: Friday 23rd October 2020 time to be confirmed.

Further information
For a further discussion about the position or to have a tour of the school please contact Mr Martin
Richmond (Assistant Head i/c Lower School) on: 0121 748 9760.

Castlewood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young
people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a rigorous, Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and all references obtained will be checked upon for authenticity and accuracy.
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from all members of the community.