Teaching Assistant

Woodfield School, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 8RL

413 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  31 December 2027 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  13 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,614.00 - £26,427.00 Annually (FTE) Annually (Actual) - £17,365 to £17,917

Teaching Assistant job summary

We are looking for enthusiastic, compassionate and dedicated H2 Teaching Assistants to join our supportive and hardworking team within our fast-paced special school.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play an essential role in supporting pupils with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), helping them to access learning, develop independence and achieve their individual potential.

Working closely with teachers and other professionals, you will provide both individual and group support, adapting your approach to meet the diverse needs of our pupils. You will help create a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment where every pupil feels valued, supported and encouraged to succeed.

The role will involve supporting pupils with their learning, communication, emotional regulation, social development and daily routines. You may also be required to assist with personal care, moving and handling, and implementing individual support plans, depending on pupils' needs.

We are looking for individuals who are patient, resilient, adaptable and proactive, with excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong, positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.

A commitment to safeguarding, promoting pupil welfare and maintaining professional boundaries is essential.

Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND would be advantageous; however, we also welcome applications from individuals who demonstrate the right attitude, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

If you are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people with additional needs, we would love to hear from you.

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 Woodfield School

• Organisation type: Special school, ages 3 to 19
• Size: 125 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Woodfield School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/woodfield-school-hemel-hempstead

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