Teaching Assistant

Amwell View School, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 8EH

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  By mutual agreement

• Closing date

  29 September 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  17 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,583.00 Annually (FTE) H3.1 (approx, £19,650 pro rata)

Teaching Assistant job summary

🧑‍🏫 Join Our Team as a Teaching Assistant at Amwell View School & Specialist Sports College! 🌟

📍 Amwell View School - Station Road, Stanstead Abbotts, Hertfordshire, SG12 8EH

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with severe learning difficulties?

Do you thrive in dynamic environments where no two days are the same?
If so, Amwell View School & Specialist Sports College invites you to become a part of our dedicated team! 💙

💡 Why You'll Love Working with Us:

• 🎯 Varied and Rewarding Role - Every day presents new challenges and opportunities, keeping your work engaging and fulfilling.
• 🤝 Supportive Team Environment - Collaborate with experienced professionals who value teamwork and mutual support.
• 📚 Professional Development - We offer Continuous Professional Development (CPD) to help you grow and advance your career.
• 🏫 Excellent Facilities - Our school is equipped with fantastic resources to make learning effective and enjoyable.
• 🚗 Convenient Onsite Parking - Hassle-free commuting with accessible parking on site.

🧑‍🎓 As a Teaching Assistant, You Will:

• Support pupils and students aged 2 to 19 with severe learning difficulties, tailoring assistance to their unique needs.
• Work under the guidance of Class Teachers to deliver engaging and effective lessons.
• 🏊‍♂️ Participate in swimming sessions with pupils at least once a week.
• 🤝 Foster strong relationships with parents, families, and the local community to support pupil and student development.

📋 Position Details:

• Contract: 34 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time (43.6 weeks per annum)
• Hours: 8:45 AM to 3:45 PM with a 30-minute lunch break
• ➕ Includes one after-school club per week from 3:30 PM to 5:15 PM

📝 Our Two-Stage Interview Process:

We want you to feel confident and supported throughout your application journey! That’s why we operate a two-stage interview process designed to help you get to know us — and for us to get to know you.

👋 Stage 1 - Informal Visit

This is a relaxed, friendly opportunity to:

• Meet our wonderful staff 👩‍🏫
• Spend time in a classroom 🧒
• See how you interact with pupils
• Ask questions and get a feel for our school environment 🌈

👉 No preparation needed — just come as you are and enjoy the visit!

🎯 Stage 2 - Formal Interview

If successful at Stage 1, you’ll be invited back for:

• A short task related to the role
• A formal panel interview with three senior members of staff

This stage helps us understand your strengths and gives you a chance to showcase your passion and potential.

📨 How to Apply:

At Amwell View School, we believe in creating a nurturing environment where both staff, pupils and students can thrive.
If you're ready to embark on a fulfilling career that offers variety, growth, and the chance to make a real impact, we would love to hear from you!

🔗 For more details, please visit our website.
📝 Please apply on the My New Term website, using the online application form.
❌ CVs will not be considered.
💬 Should you need support, please contact: human.resources@amwell.herts.sch.uk

⚠️ Please note late applications will not be considered.

🔒 Safeguarding Statement:

Amwell View School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as other pre-appointment checks, including an online check, as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2025).

🌍 Equal Opportunities:

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

📵 Please note: We are not accepting calls or emails from recruitment agencies regarding this position.
Direct applications only.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Amwell View School

• School type: Special school, ages 2 to 19
• School size: 184 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Amwell View School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/amwell-view-school

Amwell View School is a school for children with Severe and Complex Learning Difficulties. All the children who attend the school have an ‘Education and Health Care Plan’ and are under the responsibility of Hertfordshire Education Authority.

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