Teaching Assistant
The Knights Templar School, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 6DZ12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
16 November 2026 at 9am
Date listed
3 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Humanities
Working pattern
- Full time, part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- EGP 26,427 to EGP 26,847 per year
Teaching Assistant job summary
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant. You will be expected to provide direct support in lessons, enabling access to the curriculum, bridging gaps in communication and facilitating independent learning.
The successful applicant will demonstrate high levels of motivation and have the ability to engage, lead and inspire students to raise standards along with delivering effective outcomes for all students.
For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.
We will offer you:
An excellent range of CPD opportunities for staff.
A professional, hardworking and supportive team of staff with the capability and desire to raise student achievement even further
Stability among teaching and support staff which brings both experience and commitment to our school community
Supportive trustees and a senior leadership team that encourages a large degree of autonomy for middle leaders
Enthusiastic students who are willing to learn and are proud of their learning environment
A community school in the historic market town of Baldock, 33 miles north of London, within 30-40 minutes of both Cambridge and London by road or train.
Sporting and musical facilities for staff
Employee Assistance Programme
Discounted Sports Centre Membership
Cycle to work scheme
In April 2023, Ofsted graded the school as ‘good’ and commented that ‘Staff have high expectations of students’ behaviour and manage behaviour well. As a result, the school is a calm and orderly environment. Students say that the school values of ‘courage and courtesy’ are a part of their everyday school life.’
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing Date: Monday, 16th November 2026, 09:00. Start date: As soon as possible.
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 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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About The Knights Templar School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1375 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
“The Academy motto “Courage and Courtesy” is evident in the excellent relationships between all students and with adults.” (Ofsted)
Knights Templar School is a very successful school, sitting at the heart of the community in Baldock, Hertfordshire. Students’ results are good and improving and behaviour is excellent. The school is highly regarded locally, being regularly oversubscribed.
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