Teaching Assistant TA

Teaching Assistant (TA)

Watford, Hertfordshire
April 2024 start
8:30-15:30, term-time only

Temproary before becoming a permanent role aftre 12 successful weeks

£13 per hour, salary for permanent roles to be discussed on successful application

Are you looking for a new term-time role that allows you to work school hours?

Do you want permanent work secured to guarantee your job security and income?

Do you have a passion for education and love working with young learners?

As a Teaching Assistant (TA), you will be able to support learners aged 5-11 with their academic learning, as well as aiding their social, emotional and physical development. Our partnership schools across Hertfordshire are looking for inspiring individuals to join their team from April 2024- does this sound like the role for you?

Our Ofsted rated 'outstanding' partnership schools in Watford, Rickmansworth + Abbots Langley are excited to welcome a full-time teaching assistant like you to their team, starting on a temporary basis until the end of term, with opportunities to undertake a permanent role from September 2024. This role will be working in a small group basis, supporting teams of pupils, and on occasion a 1:1 basis. You will be expected to follow teacher directed planning to support learners, completing reading and mathematics interventions, alongside general classroom activities. In addition to your role as an academic mentor, a teaching assistant should also be part of aiding a child's social and emotional development, and will be part of their development throughout their school journey.

Your Teaching Assistant responsibilities & requirements:

• Work with children on a 1:1 basis or in small groups to support their learning
• Be a positive role model for students and staff
• Create and maintain positive relationships with children and their families
• Work together with other members of staff, including specialists
• Support the class teacher with preparing resources and setting up activities
• 10 year work history + 2 references
• Grade C (or equivalent qualification) in English and Maths
• An enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

Benefits of your Teaching Assistant role:

• Progression opportunities within your role
• FREE Continuous professional development (CPD)
• Flexibility to work with a range of ages and across year groups
• A generous Refer A Friend Scheme- £300 Love2Shop vouchers for every friend you refer!
• Work in modern settings with extensive indoor and outdoor facilities
• Collaborate with specialist staff to extend your personal skills and knowledge

Interviews take place NOW so do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity to gain a term-time role, working school hours near you. Contact the office on or contact today.