Year 7 Assistant Teacher

The Reach Free School; Watford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Reach Free School seeks a Year 7 Assistant Teacher dedicated to enriching student experiences through pastoral support and curriculum delivery. The role is ideal for graduates looking to gain teaching experience and offers opportunities for professional growth. You will be part of a supportive environment focused on high standards and inclusive education.

Benefits

Professional development programme

Opportunity to progress to teaching

BUPA cash plan for medical care

Qualifications

• Graduate seeking experience to gain qualified teacher status.
• Experience working with children desirable.
• Ability to support pupils with different needs.

Responsibilities

• Act as form tutor and provide pastoral support to Year 7 pupils.
• Support Special Educational Needs and Disabilities pupils.
• Deliver aspects of the curriculum including PSHE and STEM.

Skills

Support for Special Educational Needs

Pastoral Support

Curriculum Delivery

Education

Graduate with relevant degree

Job description

Year 7 Assistant Teacher

Dates: Apply by Thursday 26th June 2025

Location: Rickmansworth

Contract type: Full Time (8.00am - 4.15pm)

Contract term: Permanent

Salary: Minimum starting salary of £22,534 per annum (Term Time only, dependent on experience)

Start Date: September 2025

The Reach Free School is looking to appoint a talented, supportive, adaptable individual to take on the role of Year 7 Assistant Teacher. The role would suit a graduate seeking experience in such an environment prior to embarking on a programme to gain qualified teacher status. Over the last twelve years, 19 Assistant Teachers have gone on to become qualified teachers at The Reach Free School, many of whom are still employed to this day. Equally, the role is suitable for someone with experience of working with pupils with Special Educational Needs..

The role has many aspects, including:

• Being the form tutor of and offering pastoral support to a class of year 7 pupils
• Supporting a range of pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, including those who have Education, Health and Care Plans
• Developing pupils’ understanding and application of reading, writing and speaking
• Delivering aspects of the curriculum, including our PSHE programme and STEM activities
• Supporting pupils in other year groups based on their educational needs
• Offering extra-curricular activities as part of our integrated programme

In return, we will offer you:

• A happy and supportive working environment with high expectations and standards
• Opportunities to develop a broad range of skills in a vibrant and evolving environment
• A network of outstanding practitioners to collaborate with and learn from, both in school and across the Watford Partnership for Teacher Training
• A comprehensive professional development programme
• Opportunities to progress to a career in teaching via the Schools Direct programme, where viable
• A BUPA cash plan to contribute to medical care

The Reach Free School is a successful secondary school which celebrated its tenth anniversary in 2023. The over-subscribed school is a popular choice for local families. The school has excellent modern facilities built in 2018 right in the heart of its community. If the challenges of working in a local secondary school appeal to you, then we would like to hear from you.

Further information is available from our website: www.reachfreeschool.co.uk

The Reach Free School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all staff to share this commitment. In accordance with our Safer Recruitment Policy we are unable to process applications without a fully completed application form. The successful applicant must obtain DBS clearance at enhanced level.

The school will also carry out a prohibition from teaching check, as well as in-depth online checks. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of your employment.

Potential candidates are encouraged to contact The Reach Free School with any questions on 01923 711517 or via email to Mrs K McKay, HR Officer at [e-mail]

Closing date for applications: Thursday 26th June 2025

Interviews to take place: Week commencing Monday 30th June 2025

The Reach Free School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. In accordance with our Safer Recruitment Policy, we are unable to process applications without a fully completed application form. The successful applicant must obtain DBS clearance at enhanced level. The school will also carry out a prohibition from teaching check, as well as in-depth online checks. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of your employment.