Teaching Assistant
Presdales School, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 9NX22 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
6 January 2026 at 9am
Date listed
15 December 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Part time: 30 hours a week, term time plus 1 week
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,989 - £27,254 (FTE) + fringe allowance
Pay scale
- H4
What skills and experience we're looking for
Skills
- Ability to relate to a diverse group of young people
- Good communication skills
- Good IT skills
- Ability to keep up to date records and information
- Good organisational skills
Knowledge
- Preferably an understanding of the KS3 and/or KS4 curriculum with a willingness to learn more
- Knowledge of potential difficulties which may be experienced by students with SEND
Qualifications/ Attainment
- A GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths
Experience
- Experience of either supporting teaching and learning within a secondary school, or other relevant experience of supporting young people
- Experience of working collaboratively within a group/team
What the school offers its staff
Presdales School is a single sex comprehensive school in Ware for girls aged 11-18, with boys welcomed into the Sixth Form. We are a school which values all students, irrespective of their age and ability and helps them to exceed expectations through high quality teaching and learning and the opportunity to take part in a wide variety of activities which will enrich their educational and personal development beyond the classroom.
We provide a caring environment where all students are supported, as well as challenged, to ensure that there is no limit to their potential. We prepare our students for a world that is constantly changing by encouraging them to be independent learners who are determined, confident and who never give up.
Alongside academic excellence there is a strong focus on enjoyment, excellent behaviour and respect for all.
The successful applicant may be someone who is just starting out on their career in education, or maybe an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a new opportunity. It is essential that they have a compassionate approach to supporting students from a range of backgrounds, with varying Special Educational Needs. You will be mainly classroom based and working under the direction of the SENCO, alongside our fantastic team of Teaching Assistants. Our Teaching Assistants are given time to plan and prepare, as well as a weekly joint planning session where ideas and support can be shared within the team.
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
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About Presdales School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1166 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Presdales School website
- Email address
- recruitment@presdales.herts.sch.uk
Presdales School is a single sex comprehensive school in Ware for girls aged 11-18, with boys welcomed in the Sixth Form. We have a long tradition of providing an outstanding education for our students. Formerly Ware Grammar School for Girls, which opened in 1906, we became Presdales School in the mid-1960s, and a fully comprehensive school in the early 1970s. The mansion house, which fronts the school, and our stunning grounds provide a calm and relaxed atmosphere for our school community.
We are very proud of the high academic standards that our students achieve, regardless of their starting point. Our motto, ‘Achievement for All’, runs through all that we do. We understand that every student is an individual, with different interests, strengths and characteristics, and we celebrate the diversity that each one of them brings to our community. We believe that all students, with the appropriate balance of support and challenge, can be successful.
We aim to develop their creativity and independence inside and outside of classroom lessons. There is an extensive range of extra-curricular clubs and activities, including numerous trips throughout the school year, which provide students with the opportunity to develop their leadership skills, to be part of a team and to develop a ‘can-do’ attitude.
Our vision and values are instilled in our students throughout their time with us, whether this be through our House system, the excellent pastoral care they will receive or the culture of achievement for all that we foster in our community. We want our students to be happy and confident young women who are ready to make a meaningful contribution to our global society.
Arranging a visit to Presdales School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@presdales.herts.sch.uk.
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