Castle School is an Area Special School in Cambridge serving 220 pupils with special needs ranging from 4 to 19 years of age.  It takes a big team to support our students and their families.  Around 150 staff work at Castle School: we are teachers, teaching assistants, therapists, caretakers and administrators. 

An exciting opportunity for a level 4 communication support TA in a special school to implement therapy programs for students with communication needs, under the supervision of a therapist, by creating resources, running individual or group sessions, teachers and families, liaising with a multidisciplinary team, maintaining records and managing administrative tasks to support pupils with speech, language, communication challenges and help them achieve their learning potential. They will also be responsible for working with staff to ensure good communication strategies are embedded in an ongoing way.

Please see the attached job advert for more information. 

Castle School is committed to the safeguarding and promotion of children’s welfare. All applicants will be subject to online checks prior to shortlisting and all appointments are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Safeguarding procedures form part of the induction process. A copy of the school’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available to download from the Policies section of the school’s website www.castleschool.info. The school will require a Certificate of Good Conduct, where applicable, from the professional regulating authority in the country in which the applicant has worked. References will be applied for prior to interview.

Closing Date: 28/11/2025

Interview: 08/12/2025