Teaching Assistant in Watford

Location: Watford, Herts

Start Date: September

Closing Date: Friday, 7th August 2026

Are you a dedicated and enthusiastic individual with a passion for supporting teaching, learning, and student success? Stanborough Secondary School is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant to join our team and contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment. This is an exciting opportunity to support high quality classroom practice and make a real difference in students’ educational journeys.

The Role

• Support and facilitate the learning and independence of our students.
• Contribute to planning, preparation, implementation and evaluation of education programmes, plans and reports as required.
• Contribute to assessing, recording, and reporting on young people’s progress.
• Always promote and encourage independence.
• Keep records accurately and up to date.
• Ensure safeguarding and health and safety procedures are always followed.
• Promote the development of positive social behaviours and self-regulation skills.

We can offer you:

• An inclusive school culture.
• A school of students who are keen to learn.
• A strong commitment to your own professional development.

We would like you to:

• Be a committed and effective practitioner who supports high‑quality teaching and learning.
• Be a caring, patient, and approachable individual who builds positive relationships with students and staff.
• Have experience of supporting students in a secondary school environment.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of how students learn and how to support curriculum delivery.
• Have high expectations of yourself and our students.
• Be a team player, willing to contribute to all aspects of school life.
• Make a positive impact on students’ progress, engagement, and wellbeing.
• Support teachers in delivering lessons and managing the classroom effectively.
• Be a visible and supportive presence around the school, with strong organisational skills and attention to detail to ensure routines and communication run smoothly.

We encourage and value candidates who have varied lived experiences and inclusive mindsets, either due to their engagements in the world or due to their protected characteristics (as set out in the Equalities Act 2010). Stanborough Secondary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices; the successful candidate will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance and all necessary pre‑employment checks. In line with KCSIE (Keeping children Safe in Education) we will complete online searches as part of our due diligence on all shortlisted candidates. If anything is identified as part of these checks, they will be discussed with you at interview. If any safeguarding concerns are identified, we reserve the right to withdraw your application. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. A copy of the school’s Safeguarding Policy, including Child Protection Policy can be found on our website.

Stanborough Secondary School requires all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK, evidence of your qualifications and suitable references.