General Teaching Assistant

About the School

Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly regarded secondary school in Hertfordshire, celebrated for its welcoming atmosphere and strong community ethos. With well-behaved students who are eager to learn, the school fosters a collaborative and supportive environment where staff feel valued and inspired. It’s truly a lovely place to work, offering you the chance to grow professionally while enjoying a positive and rewarding teaching atmosphere.

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic General Teaching Assistant to support Key Stages 3–5, including pupils with Special Educational Needs. In this role, you will:

• Assist class teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.

• Provide targeted academic support through booster sessions and interventions.

• Encourage students to reach their potential by offering one-to-one and small group support.

• Foster a safe, stimulating, and supportive environment that promotes learning and personal growth.

• Collaborate with teachers and support staff to ensure the best outcomes for all pupils.

Why Join?

At Teach Now, we believe in matching talented educators with schools where they can truly thrive. By joining this Hertfordshire secondary school, you’ll benefit from:

• Career growth opportunities through ongoing training and development.

• Work-life balance, with school-day hours and term-time working.

• A chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people.

• Being part of a supportive school community where your contributions are recognised and valued.

Why work via Teach Now?

Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance