Teaching Assistant (Scale 7)
Castlebar School, London, W13 0DH8 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
5 October 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
27 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: Monday - Friday, 32.5 hours per week, Term-time, plus 5 training days
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £31,677 - £32,519 per annum inclusive
Pay scale
- Scale 7
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you passionate about making a difference in children’s lives? Do you love working in a team that’s warm, welcoming, and full of heart? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
About the school:
Castlebar School is an Ofsted Outstanding special school for primary-aged children with moderate to complex learning difficulties. We believe every child deserves the chance to thrive in an environment where they feel valued, supported, and encouraged to reach their full potential – and that starts with you.
The Role:
We’re looking for enthusiastic, caring, and experienced classroom support staff to join our team. You’ll work closely with our amazing teachers to create a high-quality learning environment that meets the individual needs of our pupils.
This is a permanent Scale 7 position, offering fantastic opportunities for professional growth in a school that truly values its staff.
What We’re Looking For
You’ll need to:
- Have at least 3 years’ experience working with children who have special educational needs.
- Hold an NVQ Level 3 qualification (or equivalent).
- Be confident in your written and verbal communication, and comfortable with numeracy (we’ll test this).
- Be a great team player who can also take initiative.
- Be ready to support children who may display challenging behaviours.
Ideally, you will also have
- Experience with differentiated learning and multisensory techniques.
- Training in structured teaching approaches like TEACCH or SCERTS.
- Familiarity with motivational behaviour strategies.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supporting teachers in the classroom and working together to deliver engaging lessons.
- Providing 1:1 or small group support to help children access their learning.
- Helping to deliver activities tailored to each child’s needs.
- Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils to support their emotional and social development.
- Taking part in ongoing training to stay up-to-date with best practices in SEN.
What the school offers its staff
- A stable, committed, and friendly staff team who care deeply about our pupils.
- A supportive senior leadership team who value your wellbeing and development.
- Regular training and opportunities to grow professionally.
Further information about the job
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.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Castlebar School
- School type
- Special school, ages 4 to 11
- School size
- 184 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Castlebar School website
- Email address
- hr@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.
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