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:

Headteacher's PA

Headteacher's PA, West Berkshire - Tes Jobs

Are you an exceptional administrator who thrives in a fast paced environment and enjoys making a real difference to the loves of young people?

Do you have the professionalism, discretion and organisational skills to support senior leaders while leading a dedicated administrative team?

The Castle School is seeking a highly organised, proactive and professional Headteacher's Personal Assistant to provide first-class support to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team. This is a pivotal role at the heart of our specialist school, ensuring the smooth operation of key administrative functions across our three sites whilst contributing to our mission of enabling every pupil to achieve their potential.

About the role

As Headteacher's PA, you will be the trusted professional supporting the Headteacher, managing a complex diary, co-ordinating meetings, preparing confidential correspondence and ensuring effective communication across the school community. You will also provide leadership and oversight of the administrative and reception teams across all 3 of our sites. This varied and rewarding position includes:

• Managing the Head's diary, meeting and correspondence

• Providing high level administrative and secretarial support to the Head and Senior Leadership team.

• Line managing reception and administrative staff across three school sites

• Attending and minuting key leadership meetings

• Supporting admissions, complaints, policy management and compliance processes

• Maintaining the school website and key management information systems

• Building positive relationships with pupils, families, governors, staff and external agencies

• Handling highly sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Has significant experience in a senior administrative or PA role supporting senior leaders

• Is highly organised, efficient and able to manage multiple priorities

• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Is confident using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

• Demonstrates initiative, sound judgement and absolute confidentiality

• Has the confidence to manage staff and maintain effective administrative systems

• Is committed to safeguarding, inclusion and supporting the needs of children and young people with SEND.

Hours of work

This role is term time only. You will work 37 hours per week Monday to Friday. There is some flexibility around the start time. This should ideally be 0800 or 0830 each week day.

For further information and to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Cassy Clark on 01635 4279 or hr@castle.w-berks.sch.uk

Closing date: 12 Noon on 11th November 2026

Interviews: 20th November 2026

 

Classroom Support Assistant 

Classroom Support Assistant, Newbury, Berkshire - Tes Jobs

Job overview

We are looking to recruit caring, resilient and enthusiastic Support Assistants to join our dedicated team.  Working alongside teachers and other professionals, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to access learning, develop independence and thrive both academically and personally.

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.  You will be required to help implement education plans and help with programmes devised by other therapists.

You will be required to assist with pupils’ personal needs.  You will work across the whole school and in a variety of classrooms so will need to be flexible and adaptable.

Applicants will need to have excellent people skills and a warm and caring personality.  The ability to communicate effectively with pupils, parents and other staff is important.  This role involves supporting pupils with complex needs and can be both physically and emotionally demanding. We are seeking a resilient, adaptable and compassionate individual who thrives in a rewarding and challenging environment.

For further information and an application pack please contact Cassy Clark via email on hr@castle.w-berks.sch.uk

Closing date: 8th November 2026

Interviews: 16th November 2026

Teaching Assistant – Cover Support Team

Teaching Assistant - Cover Support Team, West Berkshire - Tes Jobs

Some people thrive on routine. Others light up when they walk through the door not knowing exactly what the day holds and then make it brilliant anyway. If that’s you, we’d love to meet you.

We’re launching something new at The Castle School: a team of three exceptional Teaching Assistants who will work right across our school, stepping in wherever they’re needed most. When a colleague is absent, our team make sure our pupils don’t miss a beat. Routines stay steady, learning carries on, and every child still has a familiar, reassuring adult by their side.

What you'll be doing

You’ll start each day ready to go wherever you’re needed, sometimes in one class all day, sometimes in two or three. You’ll get to know pupils across the whole school and a wide range of needs, picking up class routines and individual support plans quickly and confidently. When both a teacher and their TA are away, you’ll step up to provide cover supervision, guiding the class through the work their teacher has set. And on days when everyone’s in, you’ll use your skills to deliver targeted interventions and support the pupils who need it most.

Who we're looking for

You’re adaptable, unflappable and genuinely love working with children. You build rapport quickly, you’re calm when plans change at 8:30am, and you can walk into an unfamiliar room and simply get on with it. You’ll hold (or be working towards) a Level 3 qualification and bring at least three years’ experience in a school setting. Experience across different age groups or with pupils with SEND would be a real bonus.

What you'll get from us

You’ll be part of a close, supportive team with a genuinely whole-school view, working with more pupils and colleagues than almost anyone else in the building. It’s a fantastic role for building a broad range of experience, and you’ll never be bored.

Working hours

34.5 hours per week. Working 0830–1630 Monday and Tuesday and 0830–1530 on Wednesday to Friday.

Come and see us

Informal visits are warmly encouraged. To arrange one, or to request an application pack, please contact Cassy on 01635 42976 or email at hr@castle.w-berks.sch.uk

Closing date: 8th November 2026   

Interviews: 16th November 2026

 

Lunchtime Assistant

Are you seeking a part-time opportunity that keeps your mornings and afternoons free?

As a lunchtime assistant, you will be responsible for the setting up of the dining hall with tables and chairs ready for the pupils.  You will assist with delivering and serving dinners to pupils and staff.  Some of our pupils require specific support with their feeding so you may be allocated to a class to help with this.  Once dinner is finished the hall needs tidying and clearing ready for the afternoon and then you will support the students in the playground until the end of break.  You will also be supporting lunch breaks of the classroom staff during your shift.

Applicants will need to have excellent people skills and a warm and caring personality. The ability to communicate effectively with students and staff is important. Opportunities for training are available and all staff are encouraged to take these opportunities

For more information contact Cassy Clark on 01635 42976 or via email at HR@castle.w-berks.sch.uk.

Lunchtime Assistant, Newbury - Tes Jobs

Closing Date: 1st November 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:

Caretaker

We are seeking an enthusiastic, pro-active Caretaker to work as part of our site team. You will assist in the maintenance of the school grounds and school buildings, provide security for the Theale site and liaise with contractors. You will be able to juggle priorities, be flexible and have the ability to work within a team. You should be physically fit and able to work under your own initiative. 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.

 

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.