Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Castle Gate School, Guildford, Surrey GU2 4DU

Salary: £23,638 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours:

37.5 per week, Monday–Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm

Contract:

Permanent – Term Time Only

Start:
September 2026

UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

At Castle Gate School, part of Options Autism, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to succeed in a supportive, nurturing and inspiring environment. We’re looking for a passionate and caring Teaching Assistant to join our close-knit team and help transform the lives of pupils with autism and additional needs.

As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll work closely with pupils to support their learning, emotional wellbeing and personal development. Your role will involve creating engaging learning experiences, supporting classroom activities, encouraging positive social interaction and providing tailored guidance.

• Supporting pupils with autism and additional needs in their learning and development
• Assisting with engaging classroom activities and personalised learning experiences
• Providing emotional and practical support tailored to individual pupils
• Helping pupils build confidence, independence and social skills
• Supporting both indoor and outdoor learning activities
• Building positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues
• Working collaboratively as part of a supportive and passionate team
• Helping create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment

• Caring, adaptable and enthusiastic
• Passionate about helping young people achieve their potential
• Confident working in a variety of learning environments, both indoors and outdoors
• A strong team player who values collaboration and mutual support
• Calm, patient and responsive to individual pupil needs
• Eager to learn, develop and grow within a rewarding education career

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• Your Wellbeing Matters – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista) including health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support