Coventry City Council
Teaching Assistant - Castle Wood School
Get notified of more jobs like this · No spam, ever
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Job Role
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 the initiative, dedication, commitment, a sense of fun, and the ability to work as part of a team.
You are likely to be working with children who have complex autism, may be non-verbal and have challenging behaviours. You will work with children on both a 1:1 and a group basis. Experience and knowledge of Early Years practices are preferred, as they underpin all teaching and learning within the school.
What is the Job Role?
- Fabulous, warm, and enthusiastic children to work with.
- A happy, welcoming school with a supportive team environment.
- Personalised continuing professional development to help you grow in your role.
- An excellent well-being package including occupational health, a counselling service, and a salary sacrifice scheme with childcare vouchers and a cycle-to-work scheme.
- Local government pension scheme arrangements.
- Opportunities to work alongside experts from various disciplines.
- Support from governors and parents.
- Staff workwear provided, along with free tea and coffee.
- Free on-site car parking.
Who Are We Looking For?
We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team at Castle Wood, a vibrant and innovative special needs school for children aged 3 to 11. As a broad-spectrum special needs school, we take pride in our commitment to Early Years practices, which are integrated throughout our curriculum. Due to continuing growth and development, we are looking to increase our team of Teaching Assistants.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Hours:
- 33.5 hours per week.
- 38 weeks term time plus 5 training days (39 weeks in total)
Schedule:
- Monday - Wednesday: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
- Thursday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Friday: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
- A 30-minute unpaid lunch break each day.
Qualifications:
- 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.
- The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- A commitment to the happiness, well-being, self-esteem, and progress of all students at the school.
- Personal skills and qualities that enable the formation of positive relationships with children, parents, and carers.
- High aspirations for both their pupils and themselves.
Desirable Qualities:
- A strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) would be an advantage. However, a willingness to learn and embrace EYFS practices and principles is essential.
- Previous experience working in a special school is desirable but not essential.
How to Apply:
In your application, please detail the skills, knowledge, and expertise that would make you a successful Teaching Assistant, and explain why you are drawn to working in a special school environment.
Key Requirements:
- Use of relevant technology and equipment effectively.
- Commitment to the happiness, well-being, self-esteem, and progress of all students at the school.
- Personal skills and qualities that enable the formation of positive relationships with children, parents, and carers.
- High aspirations for both their pupils and themselves.
Useful Information:
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
We encourage prospective applicants to arrange a tour of our school. To schedule a visit, please email: mailto:admin@castlewood.coventry.sch.uk
Due to the high volume of applications expected, we are unable to respond to each one individually. Unfortunately, if you do not hear from us within one month of the application closing date, your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Previous Applicants Need Not Re-Apply.
Closing date: 16th October 2026
Need help completing your application form? The Job Shop can support you. You can email them at jobshopemploymentsupport@coventry.gov.uk or visit the Job Shop in person, please see their webpage for more information.
Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented, we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply. This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post.
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. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS, all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.
Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.
Coventry City Council
Attached documents
Teaching Assistant Job Description and Person Specification.pdf
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London