Academics
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant at Academics, based in Watford, South East England, paying £90 - £100 per day. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £90 - £100 per day
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Watford, South East England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Teaching Assistant
- Immediate start
- Temp to perm
8% below the typical rate for teaching assistant
Reference 57435949
About the role
Teaching Assistant
Location: Watford
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Sector: Secondary Education
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming secondary school in Watford, supporting students across KS3 and KS4.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a role with the potential to become permanent.
The Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and students to provide effective classroom support and help pupils achieve their full potential.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing 1:1 and small-group support within the classroom
- Supporting students across KS3 and KS4
- Working with students with SEN and additional learning needs
- Delivering and supporting targeted intervention programmes
- Helping students remain engaged and focused on their learning
- Supporting teachers with the day-to-day management of the classroom
- Building positive and trusting relationships with students
- Encouraging students' confidence, independence and academic progress
About You
The school is looking for:
- Experienced working within a secondary school setting - essential
- Experienced in supporting students with SEN
- Confident working with students across KS3 and KS4
- Patient, nurturing and supportive
- Proactive and able to use initiative
- Passionate about supporting young people and helping them succeed
- Able to work effectively as part of a wider school team
What's on Offer?
- ASAP start
- Temporary-to-permanent opportunity
- Full-time position
- Supportive secondary school environment
- Opportunity to make a genuine difference to students' education and development
- Potential for a permanent position following a successful temporary period
If you are an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in a secondary school, we would love to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration.
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Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.
Reference: 57435949 · Posted 9 hours ago · Closes 19 Nov 2026 · Listed via Academics
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