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Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 16 December 2025 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 06 January 2026 |
| Location: | Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 9NX |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 427ce306-aa8c-4a2e-a422-0856a61a2571 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Skills
• Ability to relate to a diverse group of young people
• Good communication skills
• Good IT skills
• Ability to keep up to date records and information
• Good organisational skills
Knowledge
• Preferably an understanding of the KS3 and/or KS4 curriculum with a willingness to learn more
• Knowledge of potential difficulties which may be experienced by students with SEND
Qualifications/ Attainment
• A GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths
Experience
• Experience of either supporting teaching and learning within a secondary school, or other relevant experience of supporting young people
• Experience of working collaboratively within a group/team
What the school offers its staff
Presdales School is a single sex comprehensive school in Ware for girls aged 11-18, with boys welcomed into the Sixth Form. We are a school which values all students, irrespective of their age and ability and helps them to exceed expectations through high quality teaching and learning and the opportunity to take part in a wide variety of activities which will enrich their educational and personal development beyond the classroom.
We provide a caring environment where all students are supported, as well as challenged, to ensure that there is no limit to their potential. We prepare our students for a world that is constantly changing by encouraging them to be independent learners who are determined, confident and who never give up.
Alongside academic excellence there is a strong focus on enjoyment, excellent behaviour and respect for all.
The successful applicant may be someone who is just starting out on their career in education, or maybe an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a new opportunity. It is essential that they have a compassionate approach to supporting students from a range of backgrounds, with varying Special Educational Needs. You will be mainly classroom based and working under the direction of the SENCO, alongside our fantastic team of Teaching Assistants. Our Teaching Assistants are given time to plan and prepare, as well as a weekly joint planning session where ideas and support can be shared within the team.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Skills
• Ability to relate to a diverse group of young people
• Good communication skills
• Good IT skills
• Ability to keep up to date records and information
• Good organisational skills
Knowledge
• Preferably an understanding of the KS3 and/or KS4 curriculum with a willingness to learn more
• Knowledge of potential difficulties which may be experienced by students with SEND
Qualifications/ Attainment
• A GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths
Experience
• Experience of either supporting teaching and learning within a secondary school, or other relevant experience of supporting young people
• Experience of working collaboratively within a group/team
What the school offers its staff
Presdales School is a single sex comprehensive school in Ware for girls aged 11-18, with boys welcomed into the Sixth Form. We are a school which values all students, irrespective of their age and ability and helps them to exceed expectations through high quality teaching and learning and the opportunity to take part in a wide variety of activities which will enrich their educational and personal development beyond the classroom.
We provide a caring environment where all students are supported, as well as challenged, to ensure that there is no limit to their potential. We prepare our students for a world that is constantly changing by encouraging them to be independent learners who are determined, confident and who never give up.
Alongside academic excellence there is a strong focus on enjoyment, excellent behaviour and respect for all.
The successful applicant may be someone who is just starting out on their career in education, or maybe an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a new opportunity. It is essential that they have a compassionate approach to supporting students from a range of backgrounds, with varying Special Educational Needs. You will be mainly classroom based and working under the direction of the SENCO, alongside our fantastic team of Teaching Assistants. Our Teaching Assistants are given time to plan and prepare, as well as a weekly joint planning session where ideas and support can be shared within the team.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.