Teaching Assistant

We work smarter so that you can enjoy the things that matter outside of work Job Title: Teaching Assistant Location: Castle Gate School, Guildford, Surrey GU2 4DU Hours: 37.5 per week | Monday–Friday | 8:00am – 4:00pm Salary: £23,638 per annum (not pro rata) Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only Start: September 2026 UK applicants only – no sponsorship available About the Role 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. As part of our continued growth, 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. This is more than a classroom role — it’s a chance to build confidence, inspire independence and make a genuine difference every single day. As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll work closely with pupils to support their learning, emotional wellbeing and personal development — helping them engage with the world around them and achieve more than they ever thought possible. You’ll help create engaging learning experiences, support classroom activities, encourage positive social interaction and provide the guidance pupils need to flourish both inside and outside the classroom. Whether you’re leading outdoor activities, supporting creative lessons or celebrating a pupil’s breakthrough moment, your role will be meaningful, rewarding and impactful. What You’ll Be Doing 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 passiona