Job Description

Castle Hill School

The Fairway

Offerton

Stockport

SK2 5DS

Phone:

0161 285 3925

Email:

applications@castlehill.stockport.sch.uk



Teaching Assistant required with effect from 1 September 2025

Hours:

29.25 hors per week, Monday to Friday, term time only



Fixed term and permanent contracts available



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, 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.



Completed forms should be returned to the school via the above email address or posted to the school address above.

Closing date:

There is no closing date for this role, but the school reserves the right to close the advert at any time, should sufficient applications be received.

Interviews:

TBC



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