Hours: 32.5 hours per week, term time plus 5 additional days
Salary: Band 2 (£22,737 – £23,114 pro rota) actual £17,225 – £17,510
Contract: Fixed term and permanent contracts available
Closing Date: Monday 20th May

The Northumberland Church of England Academy is a Multi Academy Trust that strives to provide a supportive, diverse and inclusive learning environment for all staff and students.

Castle School is a specialist school within NCEAT that caters to children with complex and multiple learning difficulties and disabilities. The school aims to provide an individualised and innovative learning experience for its students, with a team of dedicated staff that create a supportive learning environment.

Castle are looking for enthusiastic, dynamic and resourceful individuals to join the team of specialised teaching and learning staff who enjoy being effective in supporting students with complex needs and have an appreciation of the positive attitude required to encourage independence in our students.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for working creatively to help students develop and reach their full potential in a purpose built environment, whilst working as part of a committed team. It is essential that the successful candidate is patient, supportive and hardworking, with a can-do attitude to helping the children with their learning.

Main Roles and Responsibilities:

• Supervise and support the children in their access of learning.
• Encourage the children to engage in activities in the classroom lead by the teacher, and respond to the needs of each individual child in order to support them effectively.
• Attend to the personal needs of the children, including the implementation of personal learning programmes that may include social, health, physical, hygiene and welfare objectives.
• Build positive relationships with staff and students in order to ensure everyone feels comfortable and supported.
• Support the class teacher with the delivery of the lesson and any activities involved for the children, encouraging them to interact with each other and act independently where appropriate.

Our Benefits:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• The Nest – Our nursery/childcare provision specifically for NCEAT staff
• Free Parking
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme – free 24/7 health and wellbeing support for all members of staff within the Trust
• 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (full time staff)

If you are looking for a new role where you can develop your own skills whilst helping others do the same, then consider joining the team at Castle School!

NCEAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Recruitment Pack

Equal Opportunities Form
Safer Recruitment Policy
Equality and Diversity Statement