FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

Castles Education provides a specialist education for students aged 7 to 16 with social emotional and mental health needs. Our vision is to change lives for the better through personalised learning, nurture and preparation for life and our values are ‘PRIDE’ PURPOSE, RESPECT, INTEGRITY, DETERMINATION and EXCELLENCE.
We are an independent school but all our places are funded by Local Authorities. All of our pupils have Education, Health and Care Plans and we have an outstanding reputation for our dedication to inclusion.
Following on from our recent school inspection we are excited to expand our team due to an increase in our student numbers from September 2025.

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED TO MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:

• Experience of working with children with SEMH or SEN needs.
• Experience of managing challenging behaviour using varied strategies and a Trauma Informed Approach.
• Demonstrate patience, understanding, be non-judgemental and have a good sense of humour.
• Be able to identify existing and potential barriers’ to students’ learning and help then to overcome them.
• Demonstrate a nurturing and supportive nature with good behaviour management skills.
• To be able to deliver interventions (training will be provided)
• A willingness to learn and develop existing skills.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide support to the teachers of Science, Mechanics and Outdoor Learning, by having a ‘hands-on’ approach and using your skills to assist with the delivery of engaging practical lessons.
• Assist with learning activities ensuring the health and safety and good behaviour of students.
• Basic maintenance of equipment, tools and working environments.
• Timely and accurate preparation of routine equipment/resources/materials.
• Undertake basic record keeping as directed.
• Monitor and arrange orderly and secure storage of supplies.
  Our successful candidates will have free access to 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme that provides practical information and support on issues like money management, family and legal information.
  We also have a network of Mental Health First Aiders to provide support you in the event you experience issues relating to your mental health.
  This is an exciting and varied role where you will be able to make a tangible, positive difference to the lives of the pupils you will support. The job is demanding but immensely rewarding.
  At Castles Education, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our team members. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination.

THE SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST, SUCH AS THE EXTENT TO WHICH THE ROLE WILL INVOLVE:

• Contact with children
• Engaging in regulated activities with children