Scale 6 Teaching Assistant
Castlebar School, London, W13 0DHThis job expired on 6 June 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
6 June 2023 at 11:59pm
Date listed
19 May 2023
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: 32.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday), Term Time Only, plus training days
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £25,443 - £26,294
What skills and experience we're looking for
The main purpose of the role:
- Working alongside the teaching staff to support our young people in their learning
- Support our young people to identify, meet and exceed their education targets
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
Essential requirements:
- Commitment to the role and ethos of the school
- Experience of working within an inclusive setting (3 years), including relevant knowledge and experience of young people within age range
- Experience of managing a range of approaches, including managing behaviours that challenge, skills in differentiated learning and multisensory techniques
- Good numeracy and literacy skills (GCSE English and Maths - minimum grade 4 or equivalent is essential, to be tested at interview)
- NVQ qualification (level 2/3 or its equivalent)
- Competent ICT skills
- An optimistic, enthusiastic and motivated approach
- Be able to work on your own as well as part of a team
- Work collaboratively with other team members and professionals with good interpersonal skills
What the school offers its staff
In return, we can offer you:
- A stable and committed staff team determined to give our students the best possible opportunities
- Appropriate training and continuing professional development
- A supportive SLT and positive professional relationships
Further details about the role
Both permanent and fixed term maternity absence posts available
Interviews will be held on Thursday and Friday 15 and 16 June 2023
Please ensure that you read the Job Description and Person Specification so that you can establish that you meet the requirements for these posts.
The recruitment pack containing the job description and personal specification is available for download from TES via a link on the school website http://www.castlebar.ealing.sch.uk/our-school/vacancies/
All applicants will be
required to complete an application form (CVs
will not be accepted). You should use the personal statement section of the
application to show clear evidence of how you meet the essential requirements
stated in the person specification. You should also use the personal statement
to show your suitability for the post and what you will bring to the role.
Castlebar is committed to Safeguarding Children - All candidates will require Enhanced DBS clearance. Candidates who have lived or worked abroad may require an overseas police check and will be asked to provide a good conduct certificate. The school reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet, and the recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Castlebar School
- School type
- Special school, ages 4 to 11
- School size
- 170 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Castlebar School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- pquenby@castlebar.ealing.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 020 8998 3135
Castlebar is an Outstanding school. Our School is a rewarding and inspiring place to work. We are very proud of our achievements and the children we are privileged to work with.
We look for outstanding practitioners who can contribute to our continued success.
We offer a warm and welcoming environment with a fantastic and supportive team and excellent opportunities for professional development.
Please explore our website to gain an insight into our values and ethos and do contact us if you would like further information.
Arranging a visit to Castlebar School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email pquenby@castlebar.ealing.sch.uk.
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