Supply Teaching Assistant - Zero Hours

About the role

Supply Teaching Assistant – Zero Hours / Term Time Only

H1 – H2

Spring is coming so spring into a new exciting job !

An opportunity has arisen at Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy.  Are you passionate about supporting and helping vulnerable pupils to be the best they can be?  Do you want to work in a happy, nurturing primary special school for children with learning needs, autism and a variety of syndromes situated in Letchworth, North Hertfordshire?  If this is the case, then please read on.

“Pupils, parents and staff all agree that Woolgrove is a school where everyone ‘lives laughs and learns’ together. Pupils thrive in this school.  They are extremely happy, feel safe and thoroughly enjoy their learning.” – OFSTED November 2022

Woolgrove is “a special school for special children, where everyone is nice, we have lots of friends and we have fun” – pupil voice.

“There is a remarkable sense of teamwork among staff, in a supportive atmosphere.” – OFSTED November 2022

Do you have a passion for making a difference to the lives of children with special needs whilst still having the flexibility to take time off in term time and be there for your family as needed?  Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy, may have just the role for you. Apply today to be added to our current list of regularly used supply staff who work across the school, as and when needed.    This can be on the day cover or booked in advance but gives you the choice to work around your home life and other commitments.

We are looking for caring, hardworking, flexible and enthusiastic people who are interested in working with children with special needs.  In return we will offer you:

• Children who work hard, behave well and respect and care for each other
• A kind, creative, hard-working and supportive staff team
• New starter induction and training programme
• An ongoing commitment to professional development.   As part of our commitment to staff training and wellbeing, pupils leave school at 2pm on Fridays to enable high quality whole school staff training for one hour every week

The positions are term time only.  Start date is ASAP

Onsite visits are essential to get a feel for our lovely school and one of our SLT, would be delighted to meet you to discuss this role in more detail. So do not delay - get in touch today. If you have any queries please contact us on 01462 622422 or email: admin@woolgrove.herts.sch.uk

There is also a virtual tour and information on the school website.  

Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy – Live, Laugh and Learn Together

Let today be the start of something new and apply to be part of the Woolgrove Team.

Applications should be made on line at www.teachinherts.com.

Please note we cannot accept CVs.

Interview Date: To be confirmed

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check application form. May we please ask that you ensure the dates on your application form follow on, with no gaps and if necessary reflect both periods of employment and non-employment, to enable us to meet this safeguarding commitment.