Teaching Assistant/1-1 Teaching Assistant Vacancies
Pinewood School, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 9PB41 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2026 or earlier
Closing date
4 November 2025 at 8am
Date listed
24 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: Full time 34 hours and 25 mins per week Monday to Wednesday 8.30am to 4pm Thursday & Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm Term Time plus 5 Inset days. Part time Part time days will be considered, please enquire before applying. Daily hours are mandatory (i.e 8.30am to 4pm etc)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- starting from £25,989 to £27,254 - dependant on experience
Actual salary
- £20,679 to £21,686
Pay scale
- H3.1 to H4.4
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you someone who finds joy in seeing young people thrive? Are you patient, passionate, and ready to go the extra mile to support a child’s development?
At Pinewood School, we have a rewarding opportunity for enthusiastic, dedicated, and resilient Teaching Assistants to join our vibrant, caring team. You’ll work closely with pupils who have a range of Special Educational Needs including Learning Difficulties, Autism, Speech, Language & Communication, & Behavioural Needs. You will support them under the guidance of our experienced and nurturing teaching staff.
We pride ourselves on being a warm and welcoming school, where mutual respect underpins everything we do. Our staff community is friendly, supportive, and hardworking. We are deeply committed to promoting staff wellbeing and professional development.
No experience in SEN or as a Teaching Assistant?
What matters most is your passion, positivity, and willingness to learn.
If you're ready to grow in a rewarding field and make an impact in young lives, we’d love to hear from you.
Knowledge & Experience
A good standard of education particularly in English and Mathematics
Knowledge of the legal and organisational requirements for maintaining the health, safety and security of yourself and others in the learning environment
Knowledge of SEN Code of Practice (desirable but not essential as full training will be given)
Experience of supporting children in a classroom environment
Experience of using Information Technology to support pupils in the classroom
Previous SEN experience is not a necessity, although this would be advantageous.
What the school offers its staff
- What Pinewood Offers:
Competitive salary
Great location with good road and rail links - rural setting with free on-site parking
A strong culture of outdoor learning—both in school and the wider community
Brand new facilities - State of the art new build due for completion January 2026
Staff wellbeing initiatives (Education Mutual)
Access to CPD and training opportunities
Clear progression pathways for career development
Supportive colleagues and an inclusive working environment
If you’re excited about the chance to build confidence, independence and happiness in our learners, then Pinewood could be the perfect place for you to grow.
Flexible working opportunities
Please note that daily working hours are mandatory, we require teaching assistants to be fully available to work during the hours of 8.30am to 4pm Monday to Wednesday and 8.30am to 3.30pm Thursday & Friday.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Pinewood School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- School size
- 209 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Pinewood School website
- Email address
- admin@pinewood.herts.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01920412211
Pinewood is a SEND Secondary School in Ware, Hertfordshire which provides education for students with a range of needs including Autism, Down’s Syndrome and other conditions that result in a developmental delay. We cater for roughly 210 pupils in School, years 7 to 11.
All our pupils have Education, Health and Care Plans.
Arranging a visit to Pinewood School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@pinewood.herts.sch.uk.
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