Teaching Assistant

About the role

Would you like to work in a school where enjoyment, fun and laughter is encouraged, and where everyone's achievements are valued and celebrated within a positive and supportive environment?  Are you an individual who is committed to improving the lives of children and young people? 

Woodfield School in Hemel Hempstead is now recruiting a teaching assistant.  We provide outstanding education to pupils aged 3-19 with severe learning difficulties and complex needs. You will work as part of a motivated class team, lead by the class teacher. Each of our calsses consist of  8-10 pupils. 

Previous experience of working in a special needs setting is desirable, however experience in the Early Years or KS1 in a mainstream school is also a good grounding for teaching our pupils.  Applications from Early Career Teachers (ECT) will be considered.

To be successful, your application should demonstrate your commitment, knowledge, and passion for working with children with SEND, along with a willingness and enthusiasm to contribute further to the wider life and ethos of the school.  You will be willing to support our vision of ‘Sharing, Caring and Achieving Together’.

 What we will offer:

• Amazing pupils
• Dynamic and forward thinking senior leadership team and governors committed to staff support
• Career growth and development including induction and training that will be tailored to your needs
• Teaching teams who work collaboratively to share expertise and workload
• Warm positive environment in which to work 
• A school that is innovative and continuously seeking opportunities to further improve and develop. 

The school is committed to the safeguarding of children and is a committed equal opportunities employer.  Please note that our safeguarding requirements and practices mean we are only able to consider complete applications submitted using the application form – we are unable to accept CV applications.  The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and successful recruitment checks including satisfactory references.