Teaching Assistant — Upper School & Sixth Form Support

Teach-Now; Sandon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant

Refer a friend scheme £150

CPD training access

Job summary

Teach Now is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join an established support team at an upper school and sixth form in Hertfordshire, working with students aged 13–18. You will support students in lessons, small groups and one-to-one, helping them understand tasks and develop confidence.

Working with teachers and other staff, you will adapt your approach to diverse learning needs while maintaining calm, purposeful classroom routines.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people is desirable or transferable experience.
• Strong communication skills with students aged 13–18.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and staff.
• Right to work in the UK and willingness to undergo DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers during lessons and maintain positive classroom routines.
• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning.
• Help students understand tasks and participate confidently.
• Encourage independence, resilience and positive learning habits.
• Share observations with teachers to shape future support.
• Carry out duties in line with safeguarding and school procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Safeguarding awareness

Patient & reliable

Job description

Teach Now is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join an established support team at an upper school and sixth form in Hertfordshire, working with students aged 13–18. You will support students in lessons, small groups and one-to-one, helping them understand tasks and develop confidence.

Working with teachers and other staff, you will adapt your approach to diverse learning needs while maintaining calm, purposeful classroom routines.