Teaching Assistant – Secondary School
Location: Watford
Start date:September
Working hours: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Are you a caring and resilient Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role in a supportive secondary school environment?
Do you have a passion for supporting young people with SEND, including learning disabilities and autism, to develop confidence, independence, and essential life skills?
About the role:
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is patient, compassionate, and motivated to make a meaningful difference. You will work closely with teachers and support staff to provide consistent, person-centred support and help create a calm, positive, and empowering learning environment.
Key responsibilities:
- Support teaching staff in delivering personalised learning programmes
- Provide 1:1 and small-group support to promote engagement, communication, and independence
- Assist learners with emotional regulation, sensory needs, and daily routines
- Implement strategies that encourage positive behaviour and develop life skills
- Help create a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment
- Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support teams to ensure consistent support
Essential skills & attributes:
- Experience supporting young people or adults with SEND (ASD, learning disabilities and/or complex needs desirable)
- Ability to build positive, trusting relationships
- A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Willingness to follow individual support plans and positive behaviour strategies
- Resilience, flexibility, and a proactive attitude
Why choose Engage?
We put the ambitions of our teachers first, ensuring you have the support to teach the way you want to, and we pride ourselves on providing high levels of service to our teachers and support staff.
We are widely recognised, giving us the reach we need to secure reliable work for our supply teachers.
- Get paid in line with national scales (AWR compliant)
- Free CPD sessions
- Your own dedicated consultant
- Receive a £50 Amazon voucher when you refer friends!
- Wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers from our partners
Teaching Assistant – Watford employer: Engage Partners Limited
Engage Partners Limited is an excellent employer for those looking to kickstart their career in education, particularly as a Primary Teaching Assistant Apprentice in Dartford. With a strong focus on employee growth, the company offers a fully funded Level 3 Apprenticeship, comprehensive training, and mentoring, all within a supportive work culture that values learning and development. This role not only allows you to earn while you learn but also provides a meaningful opportunity to make a difference in children's lives.
