Educational Support Assistant - Castle Hill School

KIRKLEES COUNCIL ARE ADVERTISING THIS ROLE ON BEHALF OF CASTLE HILL SCHOOL

Due to an increase in pupil numbers we are looking to appoint a Full Time Permanent Educational Support Assistant to commence as soon as possible.

Castle Hill School is an Academy for pupils with Severe and Profound Learning Difficulties, age 3-19. Ofsted judged the school as being ‘Outstanding’ in its three previous inspections.  We provide an energetic and forward-thinking educational community with cutting-edge facilities and a nurturing environment. We are committed to learning and we offer a broad and challenging curriculum with a child centred philosophy at its core. We promote effective communication and independence in all we do.

We offer excellent personal development and unique opportunities of working within a totally school led system. The school is also part of a Multi Academy Trust which will provide opportunities to work alongside colleagues in other schools.

Further requirements for the position:

A passion and commitment to education for students with complex needs: 

• Enthusiasm and energy
• Ability to learn
• Adaptability
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to inspire and motivate
• Ability to form positive and effective relationships

Please visit our website: https://www.castlehillschool.org.uk/ for more information about the school and our community.     

The closing date for the application is noon on Friday 21st October 2022 at noon. The provisional interview dates are 9th and 10th November 2022.

A visit to the school is highly recommended and tours of the school are arranged for:

Thursday 6th October 2022 at 3:30 pm and Monday 10th October 2022 at 3:30 pm.

All application forms should be returned directly to the school FAO: Recruitment or emailed to recruitment@castlehillschool.org.uk.