Teaching Assistant

Batchwood School, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5RP

25 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  22 June 2026

• Closing date

  16 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  22 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Term time only, Salary Pro rata, 38 + 5 inset days
• Additional allowances:

  Term time only, Salary Pro rata, 38 + 5 inset days

Teaching Assistant job summary

Teaching Assistant - SEMH School

Location: Batchwood School, St Albans, Hertfordshire

Start Date: 22nd June 2026

Closing Date for Applications: 16th June 2026

Interview Date: 18th June 2026

Salary: H4/5 dependant on experience pro rata Term time only

Hours: 37

Batchwood School is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our committed team. This is an exciting opportunity to support young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs in a specialist setting.

Batchwood School is a mixed SEMH secondary school where every student is known and valued as an individual. The current pupil roll is 110 students, organised into 11 classes of approximately 7 pupils supported by a teaching assistant when available. We are a ‘listening’ school and place emphasis upon thinking and talking through problems, finding solutions and being part of a whole community. There is a strong ethos in helping the pupils manage their own behaviour. We are proud of our inclusive and supportive environment, where we believe every child can succeed when appropriately challenged and inspired. Our staff are passionate about helping students develop the skills, resilience and confidence needed for success in adult life.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support students with SEMH needs in both classroom and pastoral settings
• Assist teachers in delivering a personalised and engaging curriculum
• Help students develop emotional regulation, resilience and positive relationships
• Contribute to a safe, structured and supportive learning environment
• Use de-escalation and behaviour management strategies (training provided)

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children or young people, ideally in an SEMH or SEND setting
• Is patient, resilient and able to build positive relationships
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting student wellbeing
• Works effectively as part of a team
• Has a proactive and flexible approach to supporting learning and behaviour

At Batchwood School, you will benefit from:

• A supportive and welcoming staff team
• Ongoing professional development, including behaviour management training
• Small class sizes and a personalised approach to learning
• Opportunities to make a real difference in students’ lives

Our curriculum combines academic and blended learning with strong pastoral support, helping students build confidence, independence and the skills needed for future education and employment.

If you are passionate about supporting young people and want to be part of a school that truly values every individual, we would love to hear from you.

Batchwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required.

Passion Belief Courage

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 Batchwood School

• School type: Special schools, Does not apply, ages 11 to 16
• School size: 111 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Batchwood School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/batchwood-school

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