Teaching Assistant - Castle Wood School

Coventry City Council, Potter's Green, Coventry

Teaching Assistant - Castle Wood School

£22489

Coventry City Council, Potter's Green, Coventry

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 6 days ago, 24 Jan | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: dabfb83d63d347d4b4df71e9f817b0f3

Full Job Description

At Castle Wood, we value professionals who are passionate about making a positive impact on children's lives. Our vision, 'Together, children first…', drives everything we do. We are looking for Teaching Assistants with the initiative, dedication, commitment, a sense of fun, and the ability to work as part of a team. You are likely to be working with children who have complex autism, may be non-verbal and have challenging behaviours. You will work with children on both a 1:1 and group basis. Experience and knowledge of Early Years practices are preferred, as they underpin all teaching and learning within the school.

  • GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to use relevant technology and equipment effectively.
  • The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
  • A commitment to the happiness, well-being, self-esteem, and progress of all students at the school.
  • Personal skills and qualities that enable the formation of positive relationships with children, parents, and carers.
  • High aspirations for both their pupils and themselves.
  • Desirable Qualities:
  • A strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) would be an advantage. However, a willingness to learn and embrace EYFS practices and principles is essential.
  • Previous experience working in a special school is desirable but not essential.

    We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team at Castle Wood, a vibrant and innovative special needs school for children aged 3 to 11. As a broad-spectrum special needs school, we pride ourselves on our commitment to Early Years practices, which are integrated across our curriculum. Due to expansion in September, we are looking to increase our team of Teaching Assistants.

    o Hours: 33.5 hours per week. 38 weeks term time plus 5 training days - 39 weeks in total
  • o Monday - Wednesday: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm o Thursday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm o Friday: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm o A 30-minute unpaid lunch break each day.,
  • Fabulous, warm, and enthusiastic children to work with.
  • A happy, welcoming school with a supportive team environment.
  • Personalized continuing professional development to help you grow in your role.
  • An excellent well-being package including occupational health, a counselling service, and a salary sacrifice scheme with childcare vouchers and a cycle-to-work scheme.
  • Local government pension scheme arrangements., Salary Actual Salary £19,785.83 - £22,489.36 per annum, dependent on experience

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