Teaching Assistant (In our HUB)

Castle Hill High School 

The Fairway, 

Offerton, 

Stockport, 

SK2 5DS

 

Telephone: 0161 285 3925

Email: applications@castlehill.stockport.sch.uk

 

Salary: TA scale 4 (7-11) - Approx. Pro rata salary - £17,971.57 to £19,218.06

 

Hours of Post: Part Time  32 hours per week Mon to Fri

 

Contract Type: Term Time , Fixed term -Maternity Cover

 

 

Start Date of Post: ASAP

 

Interview Date: TBC

 

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.

 

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

 

We are seeking to appoint a teaching assistant to join our team in the Hub. The Hub is our specialist provision, primarily for students with autism who present with complex needs.  Applicants should be able to demonstrate initiative, a willingness to be flexible and the ability to adapt calmly to ever changing situations.

 

The application forms and an information pack are available to download from here. Completed forms should be returned to the school via the above email address or posted to the school address above. 

 

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