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 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:

 

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

 

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 or 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.

 

Jobs at our Castle @ Theale SEMH 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:

 

Class Teacher

Inspire Change. Empower Young People. Join The Castle School Family. Are you a passionate, dedicated secondary teacher with a heart for supporting students with SEMH needs? We are seeking an inspirational educator who can engage, motivate and nurture our incredible young people. As a growing provision that first opened in September 2022, this is a truly exciting moment to join our journey. Be part of our expansion and help shape a future where every student feels valued, supported, and able to thrive. 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: 11th February 2026

Interview date: 23rd February 2026

 

Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Inspire Change. Empower Young People. Join The Castle School Family. Maternity Cover. Are you a passionate, dedicated secondary teacher with a heart for supporting students with SEMH needs? We are seeking an inspirational educator who can engage, motivate and nurture our incredible young people. As a growing provision that first opened in September 2022, this is a truly exciting moment to join our journey. Be part of our expansion and help shape a future where every student feels valued, supported, and able to thrive. 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: 11th February 2026

Interview date: 23rd February 2026

 

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 or 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.

 

 

If there are no jobs advertised above. Please check back here regularly or contact Cassy Clark on 01635 42976 or via email at HR@castle.w-berks.sch.uk if you wish to express interest in working for us.

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.

 

Important Safeguarding Information

At The Castle School, we are committed to safeguarding all our pupils. As such, before applying for any of our vacancies listed at the bottom of this page, click below to read about Safeguarding and Recruitment as well as our safeguarding policy. You should also read the DfE document "Keeping Children Safe in Education Part One: Information for all staff":