Hanley Castle High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake pre-employment checks including an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Online searches are now undertaken on all shortlisted candidates, for safeguarding suitability, as part of the due diligence.
References are obtained, before interview wherever possible, which include specific enquiries about the applicant's background in relation to safeguarding.
If you have any queries, please contact Sarah Moon, HR Officer, on 01684 595673 or by email on moons@hanleycastlehs.org.uk.
Benefits of working for us:
Secure pension with Local Government Pension Scheme
Access to a cycle to work scheme
Free on-site parking
Free access to Westfield Health, Healthy Extras providing:
• 24/7 telephone access to a practising UK GP
• 24 Hour Advice & Information Line (including structured counselling sessions)
• Eldercare Advice
• Discounts and offers at hundreds of retailers, restaurants and destinations
• Gym discounts
We currently have the following vacancies:
Learning Support Assistant - Personal Care
We are seeking to appoint a patient, calm and empathetic individual to join us in providing one-to-one personal care and support for a pupil with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). This role involves meeting the pupil’s physical, emotional, and educational needs in a respectful and dignified way. Responsibilities include assisting with physiotherapy, feeding, and communication, working closely with teaching staff and professionals to support the pupil’s full inclusion and participation in school life. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference, and be part of the supportive Aspire@Hanley team.
We are looking for someone with experience working with young people and supporting pupils with EHCPs. The successful candidate will also be willing to develop new skills and undertake necessary training to support the student, including training on using a hoist and eye gaze technology. Experience working with children who have complex physical and communication needs would be beneficial but is not essential.
Working hours:
27.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 8:45am – 3:15pm). Term-time only plus 8 training days.
Salary: The salary is in accordance with TA3 (SCP7-17).
Please note, unless for an exceptional candidate who meets all aspects of the person specification, the post will be offered at the bottom of the scale, TA3 SCP7. A salary increment is given annually.
The salary is pro-rated to £16,856 for 27.5 hours per week (TA3 SCP7).
Terms: This post is fixed-term and linked to the support needs of a named pupil with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The contract will be for the duration of the pupil’s placement at the school and will end when the pupil leaves or no longer requires this support.
Start date: As soon as possible.
To apply: Please complete our application form (attached below) and email it to Moons@hanleycastlehs.org.uk.
The closing date is Thursday 3 September 2026. Interviews will be held as soon as possible after the closing date.
Summer Holiday Notice: The school is currently closed for the summer holidays and will reopen on 3 September 2026. If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact us by email. Please note that responses to enquiries may be delayed during this period. We will acknowledge receipt of all applications and will respond to any queries as soon as possible.
Attachments
Click here to download the Job Description
Click here to download the Person Specification
Click here to download our Application Form
Learning Support Assistant (Specialist Support for a Deaf Student)
We are seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to provide dedicated one-to-one support for a deaf student with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The successful candidate will deliver tailored British Sign Language (BSL) support, working closely with teaching staff, the SENDCo and Deputy SENDCo to ensure the student has full access to learning, effective communication, and the opportunity to fully participate in the wider school environment.
The ideal candidate will have a good working knowledge of the education system and experience supporting young people, particularly those with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). They will hold, as a minimum, a Grade 2 British Sign Language (BSL) qualification (essential), as well as Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths, or be able to demonstrate strong literacy and numeracy skills, alongside a willingness to further develop through ongoing training.
Good communication skills with pupils, staff, and parents are essential, along with strong organisational abilities and confidence in using ICT for record keeping and reporting. The successful applicant will be patient, calm, flexible, and resilient, able to manage challenging behaviour sensitively while maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and a strong commitment to inclusion and equality. They should be able to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Working hours:
25 hours per week, Monday – Friday 9.15am – 3.15pm (includes 2 breaks totalling 1 hour).
Term-time only plus a proportion of 8 Professional Development Days.
Terms:
This post is fixed term and linked to the support needs of a named pupil with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The contract will be for the duration of the pupil’s placement at the school and will end when the pupil leaves or no longer requires this support.
Salary:
TA2, SCP5-6 £25,583 - £25,989 FTE (pay-award pending). £14,848 - £15,084 pro-rated to 25 hours per week, and term-time only.
Start date: As soon as possible.
To apply, please complete our application form (attached below) by the closing date of Thursday 3rd September 2026.
Summer Holiday Notice: The school is currently closed for the summer holidays and will reopen on 3 September 2026. If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact us by email. Please note that responses to enquiries may be delayed during this period. We will acknowledge receipt of all applications and will respond to any queries as soon as possible.
For further details, please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached below.
Attachments
Click here to download the Job Description
Click here to download the Person Specification
Click here to download our Application Form