Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant Vacancy – Permanent

📍 Ware, Hertfordshire
💰 £20,000 per annum (Pro Rata)
🕘 Monday–Friday | 8:30am–3:45pm | Term-Time Only
📌 Permanent Teaching Assistant Position (Full-Time Only)

A Teaching Assistant Role Where You Actually See the Difference You Make

Some Teaching Assistant jobs say you’ll make a difference — this one genuinely lets you see it.

This specialist SEN school in Ware is looking for a Teaching Assistant who wants to be part of something meaningful. Someone patient, positive, and willing to learn — because the school believes the right attitude matters just as much as experience.

Whether you’ve previously worked as a Teaching Assistant, supported people in care, coached sports, worked with young people, or have experience working with children in another setting, this school will support you every step of the way.

You won’t be expected to “just figure it out”. From day one you’ll receive proper guidance, training, and ongoing support from experienced staff who want you to succeed in your Teaching Assistant role.

About the School

The environment is structured, calm, and supportive, with small class sizes and clear routines that help pupils feel safe and ready to learn.

What really makes this school stand out is the team culture. Staff genuinely support each other, leadership is approachable, and many Teaching Assistants stay long-term because they feel valued here.

The school also has excellent facilities designed specifically to support their pupils, including:

✔ Purpose-built classrooms with structured learning spaces
✔ Sensory rooms and calming environments
✔ Outdoor learning areas and secure playgrounds
✔ Dedicated intervention rooms
✔ Well-equipped therapy and support spaces

Learning here is hands-on, engaging, and tailored to each pupil. It might involve outdoor learning, life skills sessions, creative activities, or sensory-based learning — all designed to help students build confidence, independence, and essential life skills.

What You’ll Be Doing as a Teaching Assistant

No two days look exactly the same — but your Teaching Assistant role will include:

• Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups

• Helping students access learning in ways that suit their needs

• Encouraging communication, independence, and confidence

• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour strategies

• Assisting with sensory routines and structured transitions

• Providing personal care where required (full training provided)

• Working closely with teachers, therapists, and other Teaching Assistants

Most importantly, as a Teaching Assistant, you’ll be building positive relationships with pupils and helping them achieve things they may once have found difficult.

Who This Teaching Assistant Role Is Perfect For

You DONT need previous SEN experience to apply for this Teaching Assistant position.

The school is happy to support and train the right Teaching Assistant — what matters most is your attitude, patience, and willingness to learn.

They are particularly interested in people who are:

✔ Patient and emotionally resilient
✔ Calm, positive, and encouraging
✔ Reliable and committed
✔ Interested in supporting children who need additional help
✔ Comfortable working as part of a team

Experience working with children in any setting is highly desirable, such as:

• Schools

• Nurseries

• Youth work

• Sports coaching

• Childcare settings

• Holiday clubs or activity programmes

If you’ve spent time supporting or working with children and want to develop your career as a Teaching Assistant, this role could be a fantastic next step.

What You’ll Get In Return

✨ A permanent Teaching Assistant position
✨ Term-time only hours – great work-life balance
✨ A school that genuinely invests in its Teaching Assistants
✨ Ongoing training and career progression opportunities
✨ A leadership team that values and supports staff
✨ A Teaching Assistant role where you’ll see the progress you help create

A Bit About Us

We’ve worked closely with this school for over five years, placing several Teaching Assistants who are still happily working there today.

That says a lot about the environment — people stay because they enjoy being part of the team.

Interested in Becoming a Teaching Assistant Here?

If you’re looking for a Teaching Assistant role where you can learn new skills, feel supported, and make a real difference in children’s lives every day, this could be the perfect opportunity.

We’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact the We Staff Team to find out more about this Teaching Assistant opportunity