Teaching Assistant

Castle Hill High School

The Fairway, Offerton, Stockport, SK2 5DS

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Hours: 29.25 per week

Salary: £16427 - £17566 (Scale 4 pro rata)

Contract: Part Time, Term Time, Permanent

Start Date: ASAP after appointment

Castle Hill High School is a special school for students, aged 11 – 18, with significant and complex needs. We currently have 340 students on roll. Our most recent Ofsted inspection judged the school to be Outstanding. All students enjoy equality of opportunity, regardless of gender, race, ability, social background etc.

Our aim is to provide an education which is relevant and worthwhile, preparing our students for the world of work and ensuring that they leave us as caring young adults who have developed positive attitudes and values and are respectful of others. All students at Castle Hill have Education Health and Care Plans. Students’ specific needs include: communication and social interaction difficulties, cognition and learning difficulties and autistic spectrum disorder.

We are seeking to appoint a teaching assistant to join our team. Applicants should be able to demonstrate initiative, a willingness to be flexible and the ability to adapt calmly to ever changing situations.

Further information about the school can be found at our website: www.castlehill.stockport.sch.uk

A Job Description and Person Specification for this role can be found below. Please send completed application forms to applications@castlehill.stockport.sch.uk

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.

The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Stockport Council – Valuing Diversity

Job Description and Person Specification.doc

Application Form.doc