Educational Teaching Assistant

Castle Hill School, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6JL

44 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 June 2026

• Closing date

  17 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  4 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Part time: 30 hours 30 minutes per week across Monday to Friday, term time plus 5 days
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 7 (NJC Point 14-17) Actual Salary Range: £20,389 - £22,118

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint four full time permanent Educational Teaching Assistant’s 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.

Further requirements for the position:

• 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

What the school offers its staff

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 Pension 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
• GP Online and Prescription Service
• Your Care Wellbeing package
• Lifestyle benefits (discount platform)

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 19 March and Thursday 26 March at 3.30pm, please contact the school office to confirm your attendance.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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@CastleHillTLT.school

If you’re ready to apply, please complete our online application fully by clicking the link before the deadline.

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

Castle Hill School pays full regard to the DfE guidance “Keeping Children Safe in Education” 2022

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Educational Teaching Assistant Job Pack Mar 26.pdf - 626 KB (opens in new tab)

About Castle Hill School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 19
• School size: 130 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Castle Hill School website
• Email address: j.jagger@tlt.school
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/castle-hill-a-specialist-college-for-communication-and-interaction-huddersfield

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.

We offer excellent personal development and unique opportunities of working within a totally school led system. The school is also part of a MAT which will provide opportunities to work alongside colleagues in other schools. No special school experience is necessary although you should have an excellent knowledge of early child development and methods for learning. We welcome applications from both NQTs and experienced teachers.

Arranging a visit to Castle Hill School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email j.jagger@tlt.school.

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