Job Description

Job description

Classroom Support Assistants

Teaching Assistant Scale 7

32.5 hours per week.

Term-time only plus training days.

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 We Offer

+ 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.

How to apply

Application forms and job descriptions can be downloaded from the school website Link.



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.



Please ensure that you read the 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 the school website http://www.castlebar.ealing.sch.uk/our-school/vacancies/.





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: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dbs-checking-service-guidance-2.

Application Deadline

: Midnight, Sunday 5 October 2025

Interview Date

: Tuesday 14 October 2025


Hathaway Gardens Ealing London W13 0DH


Tel No : 02089983135


Email : hr@castlebar.ealing.sch.uk