Job Description

Castle Hill High School

The Fairway


Offerton


Stockport


SK2 5DS

0161 285 3925

Email: applications@castlehill.stockport.sch.uk

Salary: Scale 4 points 7 to 11 (actually pro rata salary per annum 17,853.00 to 19029.00)

Hours of Post: 29.25 hours per week, Mon to Fri, Term Time Only

Contract Type: Fixed term and permanent contracts available

Closing Date: 10th December

Interview Date: TBC Will be very soon after shortlisting

Start Date of Post: 5th January 2025

Castle Hill High School is a special school for students, aged 11 18, with significant and complex needs. We currently have 340 students on roll. Our most recent Ofsted inspection, judged the school to be Outstanding. All students enjoy equality of opportunity, regardless of gender, race, ability, social background etc. Our aim is to provide an education which is relevant and worthwhile, preparing our students for the world of work and ensuring that they leave us as caring young adults who have developed positive attitudes and values and are respectful of others.


All students at Castle Hill have Education Health and Care Plans. Students' specific needs include: communication and social interaction difficulties, cognition and learning difficulties and autistic spectrum disorder.


Further information about the school can be found at our website: www.castlehill.stockport.sch.uk


We are seeking to appoint a compassionate and patient Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team, to support pupils with a range of SEN needs. You should be child-centred in your approach and be able to demonstrate initiative, a willingness to be flexible and the ability to adapt calmly to ever changing situations


Castle Hill High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances, including references, online checks and a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

The application forms and an information pack are available to download from here. Completed forms should be returned to the school via the above email address or posted to the school address above.