Job Type: Permanent Job Sector: Education Region: West Midlands Location: Castle Wood School, 50 Deedmore Road, Coventry Salary: £20,419 to £23,209 pa (dependent on experience) Posted: 11/06/2026 Recruiter: Coventry City Council Job Ref: coventrycc/TP/501/12902
At Castle Wood, we value professionals who are passionate about making a positive impact on children’s lives. Our vision, ‘Together, children first…’, drives everything we do. We are looking for Teaching Assistants with initiative, dedication, commitment, a sense of fun, and the ability to work as part of a team.
Working Hours
33.5 hours per week over 39 weeks (38 weeks term time plus 5 training days). Monday–Wednesday 8:30 am–3:30 pm, Thursday 8:30 am–4:30 pm, Friday 8:30 am–3:30 pm. 30‑minute unpaid lunch break each day.
Responsibilities
- Work with children who have complex autism, may be non‑verbal and have challenging behaviours, in both 1:1 and group settings.
- Support the delivery of the Early Years curriculum and underpin all teaching and learning within the school.
- Collaborate with the teaching team, specialists, governors and parents to promote children’s well‑being and progress.
- Maintain a safe, inclusive and stimulating environment for all pupils.
Qualifications & Experience
- GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to use relevant technology and equipment effectively.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Commitment to the happiness, well‑being, self‑esteem and progress of all students.
- Personal skills and qualities that enable positive relationships with children, parents and carers.
- High aspirations for both pupils and self.
- Desirable: Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and/or experience working in a special school.
- Post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
Benefits
- Welcoming school culture and supportive team environment.
- Personalised continuing professional development.
- Excellent well‑being package including occupational health, counselling service and salary sacrifice scheme with childcare vouchers and cycle‑to‑work scheme.
- Local government pension scheme arrangements.
- Opportunities to work alongside experts from various disciplines.
- Staff workwear provided, free tea and coffee, on‑site car parking.
Equality and Diversity
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including men and minority ethnic groups. Everyone is welcome to apply, irrespective of protected characteristics set out in the Equality Act 2010.
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