Job Opportunities

Any current job vacancies will be listed below. You can find out more by contacting Cassy Clark on 01635 42976 or emailing at HR@castle.w-berks.sch.uk. You can also click below on the links to download further details. We look forward to hearing from you.

 

Jobs at our Castle @ Newbury: Love Lane and/or Post-16 sites

At The Castle School we support children and young people with a range of complex learning needs from the ages of 3 to 19, offering a range of provision for different ages, stages and needs. We are a very welcoming and open school with a caring and highly-specialised staff team who are committed to supporting the education of all our pupils and make our school a very special place. We pride ourselves on our warm, caring and supportive atmosphere; a place where children can flourish, learn, enjoy and be happy; a community where we value and embrace support from parents, professionals and friends. When we are recruiting, jobs will be listed below:

 

Class Teacher

Are you innovative? Passionate about learning? Someone who wants to make a real difference? If so, then we need to hear from you…

Due to growth in numbers and an expansion to our team, we wish to appoint a class teacher to start September 2026. The Castle School, Newbury caters for 190 students from reception through to year 14.  We educate children with a variety of complex learning needs offering a range of provision for different ages, stages and needs. We are looking for a motivated teacher who is an enthusiastic and creative practitioner that is committed to the vision and ethos of this innovative, successful and growing special school. Click here to read more or contact Cassy Clark on 01635 42976 or via email at HR@castle.w-berks.sch.uk for more information.

Closing Date: 1st March 2026

Interview date: w/c 16th March 2026

 

Support Assistant

Have you got the energy, vision and passion for SEN and a good sense of fun to join our team? The Castle School @Newbury meets the individual needs of 190 students between 4 and 19 years, all of whom have special needs. We are looking to recruit enthusiastic, creative and hardworking people to our Support Assistants team. You will be working with students across the school age range who have special educational needs. Working closely with the class teacher, you will support the needs of pupils as individuals or in small groups. Click here to read more or contact Cassy Clark on 01635 42976 or via email at HR@castle.w-berks.sch.uk for more information.

Closing Date: 22nd February 2026

Interview date: 26th February 2026

 

Jobs at our Castle @ Theale site

Castle @ Theale is a specialist provision for students aged 11–16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. We are a therapeutic setting that prioritises relational practice, delivering a highly personalised curriculum and tailored support to meet the individual needs of our young people.

We aim to empower learners by developing emotional insight, resilience and self-regulation, enabling them to engage meaningfully in their learning and personal development. Through this approach, we support students in building the skills, confidence, and agency needed to access opportunities and make positive choices, both now and in the future. When we are recruiting, jobs will be listed below:

 

Teaching Assistant

We are a growing SEMH provision and are seeking additional Teaching Assistants to help create exceptional learning environments for our pupils. We are committed to providing high-quality education and support to our students, helping them reach their full potential in a nurturing and inclusive environment. Click here to read more or contact Cassy Clark on 01635 42976 or via email at HR@castle.w-berks.sch.uk for more information.

Closing Date: 22nd February 2026

Interview date: w/c 2nd March 2026

 

We are always looking for skilled bank staff support assistants

 

Bank Classroom Support Assistant

You will be working with students across the school age range who have special educational needs. Working closely with the class teacher, you will support the needs of pupils as individuals or in small groups. Each day will bring something new. From classroom learning to outdoor adventures, you'll help pupils discover what they're capable of in a supportive, nurturing environment. You will work across the whole school and in a variety of classrooms, so you will need to be flexible and adaptable.

Click here to read more information on positions at Castle Love Lane or Post-16. Click here to read more information on positions at Castle @ Theale. Alternatively, contact Cassy Clark on 01635 42976 or via email at HR@castle.w-berks.sch.uk for more information.

Closing Date: No closing date – please just contact Cassy Clark to discuss any roles.

 

 

Working for our Team

Have you got the energy, vision and passion for SEN and a good sense of fun to join our outstanding team? Are you a warm and caring persons? Although we may not have the role for you above at the moment please contact Cassy Clark on 01635 42976 or via email at HR@castle.w-berks.sch.uk to have a chat and register your interest so that we can alert you when a suitable job comes up.