Teaching Assistants Needed - Hertfordshire

Envision Education; Watford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Envision Education is seeking caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to work in mainstream and specialist schools across Hertfordshire, including Watford. This full-time, temporary role offers the opportunity to support pupils with diverse needs, gain experience in education, and contribute to inclusive classrooms.

The role involves assisting with learning, supporting communication and social skills, and promoting positive behaviour under the guidance of teachers and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in education, childcare, residential care, volunteering or personal experience supporting SEND.
• Patient, reliable and adaptable with good communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop in the education sector.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils individually and in small groups.
• Help children access learning and develop communication and social skills.
• Encourage positive behaviour, confidence and independence.
• Support pupils with additional needs, including personal care where required.
• Work alongside teachers and support staff to create a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patience

Adaptability

SEND experience

Education

Relevant qualifications welcome (not essential)

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Mainstream & Specialist Schools

Location: Watford and across Hertfordshire | Contract: Full-time, temporary

Envision Education is recruiting caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to work in mainstream and specialist schools across Hertfordshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with experience in education, childcare, residential care, volunteering or personal experience supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

The Role

• Support pupils individually and in small groups.
• Help children access learning and develop communication and social skills.
• Encourage positive behaviour, confidence and independence.
• Support pupils with additional needs, including personal care where required.
• Work alongside teachers and support staff to create a safe, inclusive learning environment.

About You

• Experience supporting children or young people, particularly those with SEND.
• Patient, reliable and adaptable.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Relevant qualifications are welcome but not essential for every role. Training will be provided.

What We Offer

• Opportunities in mainstream and specialist schools.
• Support from a friendly education recruitment team.
• A straightforward registration process.
• Opportunities to gain experience and develop your career in education.

Requirements: Right to work in the UK and a willingness to obtain an appropriate DBS check if needed. Visa sponsorship is not available.