Learning Support Assistant

Castlewood School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 9LF

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  16 April 2026 at 1pm

• Date listed

  2 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: Grade 4 SCP 6-7 pay award pending
• Additional allowances:

  Grade 4 SCP 6-7 pay award pending

Learning Support Assistant job summary

Learning Support Assistant(s)

NJC Grade 4 points 6-7 (pay award pending)

Part Time Term Time (32.50 hrs) - Permanent,/Temporary

Commencing: ASAP

Closing Date: 16th April 2026 @ 12:00 midday

Interviews scheduled for: w/b 20th April 2026

Castlewood School is a nurturing, inclusive community for primary and secondary pupils with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. Split across Lower School (Primary & KS3) and Upper School (KS3 & KS4), we support around 100 pupils, each encouraged to discover their strengths, build self-worth and develop a love of learning. Our dedicated team is driven by high expectations, compassionate practice, and a commitment to helping every child thrive.

We are seeking a Teaching Assistant who can start as soon as available to join our supportive and skilled staff team. The successful candidate will bring confidence and experience in working with Upper Key Stage 2 or Key Stage 3 pupils, ideally within an SEMH setting.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting pupils in Upper KS2 or KS3
• Ideally has worked with children or young people with SEMH needs
• Understands and values trauma-informed practice
• Promotes positive mental health and wellbeing
• Can confidently manage behaviours that challenge in a regulated, relational way
• Is a strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Is passionate about working in education and committed to making a difference in an SEMH school environment

Our school works with some of the ‘most difficult’ pupils to engage in learning, so if you relish a challenge then we are the place for you. The school is actively moving forward and improving in all ways, making it a dynamic environment to be in. We can guarantee that every day will be different to the last and there is rarely a dull moment.

The successful candidate will be:

A qualified and effective practitioner

• Able to meet all the requirements for safeguarding children
• Organised and a good communicator
• Creative and inspirational in their teaching
• Committed to developing self and others
• Friendly, hardworking, motivated
• Willing to learn and progress their own professional development

Candidates should also:

• Be committed to making a difference to the future of our pupils
• Sustain the highest levels of quality learning support
• Demonstrate high levels of passion and energy
• Share ideas and expertise
• Have an ability to work both as a member of a team and alone
• Have knowledge and experience of Special Educational Needs
• Be able to determine priorities and manage time effectively

Benefits of working with Castlewood School

The successful candidate will:

Take part in an ongoing CPD program

Improve as a practitioner

Work within a small supportive team environment

To Apply

Please follow the link to Mynewterm and register with them to be able to complete an application form, to tell us what you can bring to the role and why you feel Castlewood School is a good match for you.

Further information

Closing date is 16th April 2026 at 12 noon, shortlisting will be completed on the afternoon of this date, therefore applications received after the deadline will not be included. Interviews are scheduled to take place w/b 20th April December 2025.

For a further discussion about this position or to arrange a visit to the school please contact James Birch (Asst Headteacher i/c Upper School), or Martin Richmond (Asst Head i/c Lower School) 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.

Please note this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, Online checks and satisfactory references prior to interview

By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance 2023

Safeguarding policy/Child Protection/Safer Recruitment policy can be found on our website https://castlewoodschool.co.uk/our-school/school-policies/

The policy on the employment of ex-offenders can be found on our website - via the Manor Hall Trust Policies link, see the Safer Recruitment Policy

We are Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from all members of the community.

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

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.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, online searches will be undertaken for all prospective shortlisted candidates

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Castlewood School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 16
• School size: 99 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Castlewood School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/castlewood-school

Castlewood School is a special day school for 96 pupils aged 4-16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties (SEMH).

Many of our pupils also have additional needs, often due to the co-morbidity of related medical conditions. Additional needs presented include Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC) including Asperger’s Syndrome, Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) including dyslexia and dyspraxia and Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN). Some pupils have medical conditions such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) requiring medication or visual and hearing impairments.
All pupils at Castlewood School have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and are admitted following close consultation with the referring Local Authorities.

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