Teaching Assistant

Beaumont School; St Albans; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Beaumont School in St Albans is looking for a committed Teaching Assistant to join the Learning Support department. The role supports lessons and enrichment activities; prior SEN experience is preferred. Training will be provided for moving/handling PNI and personal care responsibilities.

Applications for 30 hours per week (full-time) or at least 3 full days (part-time) are welcomed. We value excellent communication, friendliness, and a proactive approach to student wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Commitment to supporting SEN learners.
• Experience with moving/handling PNI is advantageous but training provided.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide teaching support in lessons and in curriculum enrichment activities.
• Assist SEN students and mentoring as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Friendly

Approachable

SEN support

Job description

Teaching Assistant including personal care: Part Time / Full Time (H3) at Beaumont School

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• Job Reference: EDV/2026/BS/12452
• Location: Austen Way, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0XB
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Contract Term: Part-Time/Full-Time
• Salary: £17,345.00 - £17,621.00 Annually (Actual)
• Plus fringe £494
• Closing Date: 9:00am, Mon 14th Sep, 2026
• Start Date: ASAP
• Positions Available: 1
• Interview Date(s): w/c 14 September 2026

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About this Role

We are seeking to appoint a committed Teaching Assistant (TA) to our Learning Support department at Beaumont School. Candidates should have excellent communication skills, be friendly and approachable and strive for excellence in all areas of the job. Applications for full time (30 hours per week) or part time (3 full days minimum) are welcomed.

TAs provide teaching support and assistance in lessons and during curriculum enrichment activities and so prior experience in supporting or mentoring SEN students would be an advantage.

Experience in moving / handling PNI (Physically/Neurologically Impaired) students, as well as assisting in their personal care, would also be advantageous but not essential, as full training will be provided, where necessary.

Our supportive Senior Leadership Team champion investment in professional development and prioritize wellbeing, through a number of initiatives, including, but not limited to

• Access to a state of the art fitness suite
• Annual flu jabs
• Unlimited access to Istek and IAmCompliant training packages
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Advanced clear calendars and timetabling
• School wide focus on minimising out of hours emails

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and interviews arranged accordingly; early applications are therefore encouraged. We reserve the right to withdraw the advertisement early should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate

All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Baring disclosure

Beaumont School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners

Beaumont is a diverse school and an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and identities

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We are seeking to appoint a committed Teaching Assistant (TA) to our Learning Support department at Beaumont School. Candidates should have excellent communication skills, be friendly and approachable and strive for excellence in all areas of the job. Applications for full time (30 hours per week) or part time (3 full days minimum) are welcomed.

TAs provide teaching support and assistance in lessons and during curriculum enrichment activities and so prior experience in supporting or mentoring SEN students would be an advantage.

Experience in moving / handling PNI (Physically/Neurologically Impaired) students, as well as assisting in their personal care, would also be advantageous but not essential, as full training will be provided, where necessary.

Our supportive Senior Leadership Team champion investment in professional development and prioritize wellbeing, through a number of initiatives, including, but not limited to